(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) Explain the income tax (IT), national insurance (NIC) and capital gains tax (CGT) implications arising on

the grant to and exercise by an employee of an option to buy shares in an unapproved share option

scheme and on the subsequent sale of these shares. State clearly how these would apply in Henry’s

case. (8 marks)


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(c) the deferred tax implications (with suitable calculations) for the company which arise from the recognitionof a remuneration expense for the directors’ share options. (7 marks)

(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) Calculate her income tax (IT) and national insurance (NIC) payable for the year of assessment 2006/07.(4 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) (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) Identify the most appropriate approved share option scheme for Happy Home Ltd. Outline the schemerequirements and the tax benefits of using it compared to the current unapproved scheme. (6 marks)

(b) (i) Advise Benny of the income tax implications of the grant and exercise of the share options in SummerGlow plc on the assumption that the share price on 1 September 2007 and on the day he exercises theoptions is £3·35 per share. Explain why the share option scheme is not free from risk by reference tothe rules of the scheme and the circumstances surrounding the company. (4 marks)

3 On 1 January 2007 Dovedale Ltd, a company with no subsidiaries, intends to purchase 65% of the ordinary sharecapital of Hira Ltd from Belgrove Ltd. Belgrove Ltd currently owns 100% of the share capital of Hira Ltd and has noother subsidiaries. All three companies have their head offices in the UK and are UK resident.Hira Ltd had trading losses brought forward, as at 1 April 2006, of £18,600 and no income or gains against whichto offset losses in the year ended 31 March 2006. In the year ending 31 March 2007 the company expects to makefurther tax adjusted trading losses of £55,000 before deduction of capital allowances, and to have no other incomeor gains. The tax written down value of Hira Ltd’s plant and machinery as at 31 March 2006 was £96,000 andthere will be no fixed asset additions or disposals in the year ending 31 March 2007. In the year ending 31 March2008 a small tax adjusted trading loss is anticipated. Hira Ltd will surrender the maximum possible trading lossesto Belgrove Ltd and Dovedale Ltd.The tax adjusted trading profit of Dovedale Ltd for the year ending 31 March 2007 is expected to be £875,000 andto continue at this level in the future. The profits chargeable to corporation tax of Belgrove Ltd are expected to be£38,000 for the year ending 31 March 2007 and to increase in the future.On 1 February 2007 Dovedale Ltd will sell a small office building to Hira Ltd for its market value of £234,000.Dovedale Ltd purchased the building in March 2005 for £210,000. In October 2004 Dovedale Ltd sold a factoryfor £277,450 making a capital gain of £84,217. A claim was made to roll over the gain on the sale of the factoryagainst the acquisition cost of the office building.On 1 April 2007 Dovedale Ltd intends to acquire the whole of the ordinary share capital of Atapo Inc, an unquotedcompany resident in the country of Morovia. Atapo Inc sells components to Dovedale Ltd as well as to othercompanies in Morovia and around the world.It is estimated that Atapo Inc will make a profit before tax of £160,000 in the year ending 31 March 2008 and willpay a dividend to Dovedale Ltd of £105,000. It can be assumed that Atapo Inc’s taxable profits are equal to its profitbefore tax. The rate of corporation tax in Morovia is 9%. There is a withholding tax of 3% on dividends paid tonon-Morovian resident shareholders. There is no double tax agreement between the UK and Morovia.Required:(a) Advise Belgrove Ltd of any capital gains that may arise as a result of the sale of the shares in Hira Ltd. Youare not required to calculate any capital gains in this part of the question. (4 marks)

(b) Compute Gloria’s total income tax and national insurance liability for 2006/07. (7 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.

(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)

(b) (i) State the condition that would need to be satisfied for the exercise of Paul’s share options in Memphisplc to be exempt from income tax and the tax implications if this condition is not satisfied.(2 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.

(b) For this part, assume today’s date is 1 May 2010.Bill and Ben decided not to sell their company, and instead expanded the business themselves. Ben, however,is now pursuing other interests, and is no longer involved with the day to day activities of Flower Limited. Billbelieves that the company would be better off without Ben as a voting shareholder, and wishes to buy Ben’sshares. However, Bill does not have sufficient funds to buy the shares himself, and so is wondering if thecompany could acquire the shares instead.The proposed price for Ben’s shares would be £500,000. Both Bill and Ben pay income tax at the higher rate.Required:Write a letter to Ben:(1) stating the income tax (IT) and/or capital gains tax (CGT) implications for Ben if Flower Limited were torepurchase his 50% holding of ordinary shares, immediately in May 2010; and(2) advising him of any available planning options that might improve this tax position. Clearly explain anyconditions which must be satisfied and quantify the tax savings which may result.(13 marks)Assume that the corporation tax rates for the financial year 2005 and the income tax rates and allowancesfor the tax year 2005/06 apply throughout this question.

(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)

(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) Analyse the effect of delaying the sale of the business of the Stiletto Partnership to Razor Ltd until30 April 2007 on Clint’s income tax and national insurance position.You are not required to prepare detailed calculations of his income tax or national insurance liabilities.(4 marks)

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

(b) Explain the corporation tax and value added tax (VAT) implications of the following aspects of the proposedrestructuring of the Rapier Ltd group.(i) The immediate tax implications of the restructuring. (6 marks)

(b) The directors of Carver Ltd are aware that some of the company’s shareholders want to realise the value in theirshares immediately. Accordingly, instead of investing in the office building or the share portfolio they areconsidering two alternative strategies whereby, following the sale of the company’s business, a payment will bemade to the company’s shareholders.(i) Liquidate the company. The payment by the liquidator would be £126 per share.(ii) The payment of a dividend of £125 per share following which a liquidator will be appointed. The paymentby the liquidator to the shareholders would then be £1 per share.The company originally issued 20,000 £1 ordinary shares at par value to 19 members of the Cutler family.Following a number of gifts and inheritances there are now 41 shareholders, all of whom are family members.The directors have asked you to attend a meeting to set out the tax implications of these two alternative strategiesfor each of the two main groups of shareholders: adults with shareholdings of more than 500 shares and childrenwith shareholdings of 200 shares or less.Required:Prepare notes explaining:– the amount chargeable to tax; and– the rates of tax that will applyin respect of each of the two strategies for each of the two groups of shareholders ready for your meetingwith the directors of Carver Ltd. You should assume that none of the shareholders will have any capitallosses either in the tax year 2007/08 or brought forward as at 5 April 2007. (10 marks)Note:You should assume that the rates and allowances for the tax year 2006/07 will continue to apply for theforeseeable future.

(b) (i) Explain, by reference to Coral’s residence, ordinary residence and domicile position, how the rentalincome arising in respect of the property in the country of Kalania will be taxed in the UK in the tax year2007/08. State the strategy that Coral should adopt in order to minimise the total income tax sufferedon the rental income. (7 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.

3 Spica, one of the director shareholders of Acrux Ltd, has been in dispute with the other shareholders over plans toexpand the company’s activities overseas. In order to resolve the position it has been agreed that Spica will sell hershares back to the company. Once the purchase of her shares has taken place, the company intends to establish anumber of branches overseas and acquire a shareholding in a number of companies that are resident and trade inoverseas countries.The following information has been obtained from client files and meetings with the parties involved.Acrux Ltd:– An unquoted UK resident company.– Share capital consists of 50,000 ordinary shares issued at £1·90 per share in July 2000.– None of the other shareholders has any connection with Spica.The purchase of own shares:– The company will purchase all of Spica’s shares for £8 per share.– The transaction will take place by the end of 2008.Spica:– Purchased 8,000 shares in Acrux Ltd for £2 per share on 30 September 2003.– Has no income in the tax year 2008/09.– Has chargeable capital gains in the tax year 2008/09 of £3,800.– Has houses in the UK and the country of Solaris and divides her time between them.Investment in non-UK resident companies:– Acrux Ltd will acquire between 15% and 20% of each of the non-UK resident companies.– The companies will not be controlled foreign companies as the rates of tax in the overseas countries will bebetween 23% and 42%.– There may or may not be a double tax treaty between the UK and the overseas countries in which the companiesare resident. Where there is a treaty, it will be based on the OECD model treaty.– None of the countries concerned levy withholding tax on dividends paid to UK companies.– The directors of Acrux Ltd are concerned that the rate of tax suffered on the profits of the overseas companieswill be very high as they will be taxed in both the overseas country and in the UK.Required:(a) (i) Prepare detailed calculations to determine the most beneficial tax treatment of the payment Spica willreceive for her shares; (7 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)

(a) The following figures have been calculated from the financial statements (including comparatives) of Barstead forthe year ended 30 September 2009:increase in profit after taxation 80%increase in (basic) earnings per share 5%increase in diluted earnings per share 2%Required:Explain why the three measures of earnings (profit) growth for the same company over the same period cangive apparently differing impressions. (4 marks)(b) The profit after tax for Barstead for the year ended 30 September 2009 was $15 million. At 1 October 2008 the company had in issue 36 million equity shares and a $10 million 8% convertible loan note. The loan note will mature in 2010 and will be redeemed at par or converted to equity shares on the basis of 25 shares for each $100 of loan note at the loan-note holders’ option. On 1 January 2009 Barstead made a fully subscribed rights issue of one new share for every four shares held at a price of $2·80 each. The market price of the equity shares of Barstead immediately before the issue was $3·80. The earnings per share (EPS) reported for the year ended 30 September 2008 was 35 cents.Barstead’s income tax rate is 25%.Required:Calculate the (basic) EPS figure for Barstead (including comparatives) and the diluted EPS (comparatives not required) that would be disclosed for the year ended 30 September 2009. (6 marks)