(ii) Assuming the relief in (i) is available, advise Sharon on the maximum amount of cash she could receiveon incorporation, without triggering a capital gains tax (CGT) liability. (3 marks)

(ii) Assuming the relief in (i) is available, advise Sharon on the maximum amount of cash she could receive

on incorporation, without triggering a capital gains tax (CGT) liability. (3 marks)


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(b) Explain the capital gains tax (CGT) and inheritance tax (IHT) implications of Graeme gifting his remaining ‘T’ordinary shares at their current value either:(i) to his wife, Catherine; or(ii) to his son, Barry.Your answer should be supported by relevant calculations and clearly identify the availability and effect ofany reliefs (other than the CGT annual exemption) that might be used to reduce or defer any tax liabilitiesarising. (9 marks)

(c) Assuming that Joanne registers for value added tax (VAT) with effect from 1 April 2006:(i) Calculate her income tax (IT) and capital gains tax (CGT) payable for the year of assessment 2005/06.You are not required to calculate any national insurance liabilities in this sub-part. (6 marks)

(ii) State, giving reasons, the tax reliefs in relation to inheritance tax (IHT) and capital gains tax (CGT) whichwould be available to Alasdair if he acquires the warehouse and leases it to Gallus Co, rather than toan unconnected tenant. (4 marks)

(c) Assuming that she will survive until July 2009, advise on the lifetime inheritance tax (IHT) planningmeasures that could be undertaken by Debbie, quantifying the savings that can be made. (7 marks)For this question you should assume that the rates and allowances for 2004/05 apply throughout.

(c) (i) Explain the capital gains tax (CGT) implications of a takeover where the consideration is in the form. ofshares (a ‘paper for paper’ transaction) stating any conditions that need to be satisfied. (4 marks)

(b) Assuming that the income from the sale of the books is not treated as trading income, calculate Bob’s taxableincome and gains for all relevant tax years, using any loss reliefs in the most tax-efficient manner. Youranswer should include an explanation of the loss reliefs available and your reasons for using (or not using)them. (12 marks)Assume that the rates and allowances for 2004/05 apply throughout this part of the question.

(c) Advise Alan on the proposed disposal of the shares in Mobile Ltd. Your answer should include calculationsof the potential capital gain, and explain any options available to Alan to reduce this tax liability. (7 marks)

(ii) Explain the income tax (IT), national insurance (NIC) and capital gains tax (CGT) implications arising onthe grant to and exercise by an employee of an option to buy shares in an unapproved share optionscheme and on the subsequent sale of these shares. State clearly how these would apply in Henry’scase. (8 marks)

(ii) Advise Benny of the amount of tax he could save by delaying the sale of the shares by 30 days. For thepurposes of this part, you may assume that the benefit in respect of the furnished flat is £11,800 peryear. (3 marks)

(c) (i) Compute Gloria’s capital gains tax liability for 2006/07 ignoring any claims or elections available toreduce the liability. (3 marks)

(d) Explain how Gloria would be taxed in the UK on the dividends paid by Bubble Inc and the capital gains taxand inheritance tax implications of a future disposal of the shares. Clearly state, giving reasons, whether ornot the payment made to Eric is allowable for capital gains tax purposes. (9 marks)You should assume that the rates and allowances for the tax year 2005/06 apply throughout this question.

(iii) State any disadvantages to the relief in (i) that Sharon should be aware of, and identify and describeanother relief that she might use. (4 marks)

(ii) Calculate Paul’s tax liability if he exercises the share options in Memphis plc and subsequently sells theshares in Memphis plc immediately, as proposed, and show how he may reduce this tax liability.(4 marks)

(c) Explain the capital gains tax (CGT) and income tax (IT) issues Paul and Sharon should consider in decidingwhich form. of trust to set up for Gisella and Gavin. You are not required to consider inheritance tax (IHT) orstamp duty land tax (SDLT) issues. (10 marks)You should assume that the tax rates and allowances for the tax year 2005/06 apply throughout this question.

4 (a) For this part, assume today’s date is 1 March 2006.Bill and Ben each own 50% of the ordinary share capital in Flower Limited, an unquoted UK trading companythat makes electronic toys. Flower Limited was incorporated on 1 August 2005 with 1,000 £1 ordinary shares,and commenced trading on the same day. The business has been successful, and the company has accumulateda large cash balance of £180,000, which is to be used to purchase a new factory. However, Bill and Ben havereceived an offer from a rival company, which they are considering. The offer provides Bill and Ben with twoalternative methods of payment for the purchase of their shares:(i) £480,000 for the company, inclusive of the £180,000 cash balance.(ii) £300,000 for the company assuming the cash available for the factory purchase is extracted prior to sale.Bill and Ben each currently receive a gross salary of £3,750 per month from Flower Limited. Part of the offerterms is that Bill and Ben would be retained as employees of the company on the same salary.Neither Bill nor Ben has used any of their capital gains tax annual exemption for the tax year 2005/06.Required:(i) Calculate which of the following means of extracting the £180,000 from Flower Limited on 31 March2006 will result in the highest after tax cash amount for Bill and Ben:(1) payment of a dividend, or(2) payment of a salary bonus.You are not required to consider the corporation tax (CT) implications for Flower Limited in youranswer. (5 marks)

(ii) Following on from your answer to (i), evaluate the two purchase proposals, and advise Bill and Benwhich course of action will result in the highest amount of after tax cash being received by theshareholders if the disposal takes place on 31 March 2006. (4 marks)

(b) Advise on the capital gains implications should Trent Limited’s old building be sold as proposed. Support youradvice with relevant calculations. (4 marks)

(ii) Advise Andrew of the tax implications arising from the disposal of the 7% Government Stock, clearlyidentifying the tax year in which any liability will arise and how it will be paid. (3 marks)

(b) (i) Advise Andrew of the income tax (IT) and capital gains tax (CGT) reliefs available on his investment inthe ordinary share capital of Scalar Limited, together with any conditions which need to be satisfied.Your answer should clearly identify any steps that should be taken by Andrew and the other investorsto obtain the maximum relief. (13 marks)

(b) Calculate Alvaro Pelorus’s capital gains tax liability for the tax year 2006/07 on the assumption that allavailable reliefs are claimed. (8 marks)

(ii) Advise Clifford of the capital gains tax implications of the alternative of selling the Oxford house andgarden by means of two separate disposals as proposed. Calculations are not required for this part ofthe question. (3 marks)

(ii) Advise Mr Fencer of the income tax implications of the proposed financing arrangements. (2 marks)

(b) The tax relief available in respect of the anticipated trading losses, together with supporting calculations anda recommended structure for the business. (16 marks)

(b) Prepare a reasoned explanation of how any capital gains tax arising in the UK on the sale of the paintingscan be minimised. (2 marks)

(ii) State, with reasons, whether Messier Ltd can provide Galileo with accommodation in the UK withoutgiving rise to a UK income tax liability. (2 marks)

(c) (i) Calculate Benny’s capital gains tax liability for 2006/07. (6 marks)

Which of the tax concept(s) allow for the deferral of gains on nonrecognition transactions()?I. Capital Recovery Concept.II. Ability to Pay Concept. A.Only statement I is correctB.Only statement II is correctC.Both statements are correctD.Neither statement is correct