(ii) Explain why Galileo is able to pay the inheritance tax due in instalments, state when the instalments aredue and identify any further issues relevant to Galileo relating to the payments. (3 marks)
(ii) Explain why Galileo is able to pay the inheritance tax due in instalments, state when the instalments are
due and identify any further issues relevant to Galileo relating to the payments. (3 marks)
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(ii) State when the inheritance tax (IHT) calculated in (i) would be payable and by whom. (2 marks)
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(b) Explain by reference to Hira Ltd’s loss position why it may be beneficial for it not to claim any capitalallowances for the year ending 31 March 2007. Support your explanation with relevant calculations.(6 marks)
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(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.
(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.
(iii) State the value added tax (VAT) and stamp duty (SD) issues arising as a result of inserting Bold plc asa holding company and identify any planning actions that can be taken to defer or minimise these taxcosts. (4 marks)You should assume that the corporation tax rates for the financial year 2005 and the income tax ratesand allowances for the tax year 2005/06 apply throughout this question.
(c) Briefly outline the corporation tax (CT) issues that Tay Limited should consider when deciding whether toacquire the shares or the assets of Tagus LDA. You are not required to discuss issues relating to transferpricing. (7 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)
(c) (i) Explain the inheritance tax (IHT) implications and benefits of Alvaro Pelorus varying the terms of hisfather’s will such that part of Ray Pelorus’s estate is left to Vito and Sophie. State the date by which adeed of variation would need to be made in order for it to be valid; (3 marks)
(ii) Any increase or decrease in the group’s budgeted corporation tax liability for the year ending 30 June2008 due to the restructuring on the assumption that trading losses will be used as efficiently aspossible. (8 marks)
(ii) Explain how the inclusion of rental income in Coral’s UK income tax computation could affect theincome tax due on her dividend income. (2 marks)You are not required to prepare calculations for part (b) of this question.Note: you should assume that the tax rates and allowances for the tax year 2006/07 and for the financial year to31 March 2007 will continue to apply for the foreseeable future.
(b) State the immediate tax implications of the proposed gift of the share portfolio to Avril and identify analternative strategy that would achieve Crusoe’s objectives whilst avoiding a possible tax liability in thefuture. State any deadline(s) in connection with your proposed strategy. (5 marks)
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