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A few countries and regions in the world have established themselves as tax havens. However, the anticipated inflow of investments has not been as high...
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A few countries and regions in the world have established themselves as tax havens. However, the anticipated inflow of investments has not been as high as expected by these countries and regions:
Required:
i. Briefly describe the concept of ‘tax havens’
ii. Summarize three benefits that might accrue to an investor in a tax haven
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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Hodari Nkan is resident of Kenya. During the year ended 31 December 2010, he received the following income:
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Hodari Nkan is resident of Kenya. During the year ended 31 December 2010, he received the following income:
From Kenya: Sh. 720,000
From Zambia Sh. 540,000 (net of tax of sh. 78,000)
Assume that Kenya has a double taxation agreement with Zambia
Required:
The double taxation relief due to Hodari Nkan for the year ended 31 December 2010
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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A generalized system of preference (GSP) applies where a country grants preferential treatment to goods and services received from another country.
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A generalized system of preference (GSP) applies where a country grants preferential treatment to goods and services received from another country.
Required:
Describe three general conditions to be fulfilled for goods or services from one country to benefit from a GSP.
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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Explain how the tax legislation in your country attempts to prevent creative accounting by multinational companies
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Explain how the tax legislation in your country attempts to prevent creative accounting by multinational companies
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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“Many objectives of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern African (COMESA) treaty remain elusive due to emerging challenges”. Highlight four such challenges
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“Many objectives of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern African (COMESA) treaty remain elusive due to emerging challenges”. Highlight four such challenges
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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Identify and explain instances when a capital statement may be required.
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Identify and explain instances when a capital statement may be required.
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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Outline the main types of duties to be levied on goods according to the provisions of the Customs and Excise Act (Cap.472).
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Outline the main types of duties to be levied on goods according to the provisions of the Customs and Excise Act (Cap.472).
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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Giving appropriate examples, distinguish between forward and backward tax shifting.
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Giving appropriate examples, distinguish between forward and backward tax shifting.
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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Define the term "shortfall distribution tax". Under what circumstances can a company be exempted from shortfall distribution tax?
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Define the term "shortfall distribution tax". Under what circumstances can a company be exempted from shortfall distribution tax?
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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Write brief notes on the bodies the tax payer may appeal to incase he/she is aggrieved by the manner in which an objection for tax...
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Write brief notes on the bodies the tax payer may appeal to incase he/she is aggrieved by the manner in which an objection for tax assessment to the commissioner has been dealt with.
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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Write brief notes on Objections by the taxpayer of an assessment done by the commissioner
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Write brief notes on Objections by the taxpayer of an assessment done by the commissioner
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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Where taxes assessed are not collected by due dates the collector of income tax has power to collect the tax due as a debt owed...
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Where taxes assessed are not collected by due dates the collector of income tax has power to collect the tax due as a debt owed to the government. Explain how such a debt can be collected.
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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Explain five types of notices of assessment
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Explain five types of notices of assessment
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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What are the contents of a notice of assessment?
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What are the contents of a notice of assessment?
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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Write brief notes on back duty.
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Write brief notes on back duty.
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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Explain what is meant by Tax Avoidance?
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Explain what is meant by Tax Avoidance?
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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Explain the meaning of tax evasion
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Explain the meaning of tax evasion
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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State the conditions which should be fulfilled before an exemption from payment of tax is granted under the V AT and Customs and Excise Acts.
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State the conditions which should be fulfilled before an exemption from payment of tax is granted under the V AT and Customs and Excise Acts.
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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It may be advantageous for a trader whose turnover is below the legislated turnover limits under the sixth schedule to the V AT Act to...
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It may be advantageous for a trader whose turnover is below the legislated turnover limits under the sixth schedule to the V AT Act to register for VAT voluntarily. Under what circumstances could this be beneficial?
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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Mrs. Carol Wasike is a practicing accountant working under the style and name of Wasike and Associates. Her firm is registered for Value Added Tax...
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Mrs. Carol Wasike is a practicing accountant working under the style and name of Wasike and Associates. Her firm is registered for Value Added Tax (VAT). During the month of September 2001, she undertook and completed the following assignments:
Required:
(a) Prepare a VAT Account for Wasike and Associates for the month of September 2001.
(b) The VAT you have computed in (a) above, was paid on 22 October 2001 since 20 October was on a Saturday. The VAT return was also submitted on the same day. How much additional tax would be payable, if any?
(c) Kikwetu Limited was the subject of a creditors voluntary winding up and the appropriate resolution was passed on 1 April 2002. By that time the company paid Wasike and Associates only Sh.240,000 for services rendered. Assuming that all the conditions for the refund of bad debt relief are met, calculate the amount of VAT bad debt relief.
Date posted:
February 25, 2019
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