Taxation Mid Term Paper Fall 2020
Taxation Mid Term Paper Fall 2020
Taxation Mid Term Paper Fall 2020
Required: Compute the taxable income and tax liability of Mr. Mobeen for the tax year
2017. (10 Marks)
Note: tax rates are given at last page of question paper:
Question No 3: Under the provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001: (5 Marks)
(a) state the requirements regarding change in tax year from normal to
special.
(b) Despite having income tax laws under income tax ordinance 2001,
most people can hide their income to avoid taxes. Where the
problems lie? Explain
Question No 4: Briefly explain the income tax implications in respect of each of the
following independent situations: (5 Marks)
i. 15 February 2017 Ahmad discarded a machine which he had imported from China for
Rs. 1,000,000 on 1 January 2017 to start the business. However, the machine was
badly damaged during the shipment, rendering it unfit for use. The shipping company
paid him Rs. 850,000 as damages. The scrap value of the machine on the date it was
discarded was estimated to be Rs. 200,000. The documentation charges incurred in
connection with the claim for damages were Rs. 25,000.
ii. On March 01, 2017 Mr. Sohail sold 10,000 shares in Pakistan Telecommunication
Limited, a company listed on Karachi Stock Exchange for Rs. 300,000. He had
purchased these shares on July 01, 2016 for Rs. 200,000. Brokerage and other
expenses on sale transaction were Rs. 1,500 including Rs. 300 being tax withheld at
source.
iii. On June 16, 2017 Amjad sold his personal car for Rs. 1,500,000. The car has been
originally purchased for Rs. 1,200,000 on September 13, 2014.
1.
Sr.No. Taxable Income (Rs.) From To Rate of Tax
1 Up to Rs. 400,000 0%
2 Exceeds Rs. 400,000 but does not exceed Rs. 2% of the amount exceeding Rs.
500,000 400,000
3 Exceeds Rs. 500,000 but does not exceed Rs. Rs. 2,000 + 5% of the amount
750,000. exceeding Rs. 500,000
4 Exceeds Rs. 750,000 but does Rs. 14,500 + 10% of the amount
not exceed Rs. 1,400,000 exceeding Rs. 750,000