(ii) Set out the information required by Jane in connection with the administration of the company’s tax
affairs and identify any penalties that may already be payable. (3 marks)
(b) Explain by reference to Hira Ltd’s loss position why it may be beneficial for it not to claim any capital
allowances for the year ending 31 March 2007. Support your explanation with relevant calculations.
(6 marks)
(d) Explain whether or not Dovedale Ltd, Hira Ltd and Atapo Inc can register as a group for the purposes of value
added tax. (3 marks)
(c) Prepare brief notes for the proposed meeting with Charles and Jane. Clearly identify the further information
you would need in order to advise them more fully and suggest appropriate personal financial planning
protection products, in respect of both death and serious illness. (9 marks)
You should assume that the income tax rates and allowances for the tax year 2005/06 and the corporation tax
rates for the financial year 2005 apply throughout this question.
(b) Explain the advantages from a tax point of view of operating the new business as a partnership rather than
as a company whilst it is making losses. You should calculate the tax adjusted trading loss for the year
ending 31 March 2008 for both situations and indicate the years in which the loss relief will be obtained.
You are not required to prepare any other supporting calculations. (10 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)
(c) Outline the ways in which Arthur and Cindy can reduce their income tax liability by investing in unquoted
shares and recommend, with reasons, which form. of investment best suits their circumstances. You are not
required to discuss the qualifying conditions applicable to the investment vehicle recommended. (5 marks)
You should assume that the income tax 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 describe
another relief that she might use. (4 marks)
(d) Explain how Gloria would be taxed in the UK on the dividends paid by Bubble Inc and the capital gains tax
and inheritance tax implications of a future disposal of the shares. Clearly state, giving reasons, whether or
not 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.
(b) (i) State the condition that would need to be satisfied for the exercise of Paul’s share options in Memphis
plc to be exempt from income tax and the tax implications if this condition is not satisfied.
(2 marks)
(ii) The sales director has suggested to Damian, that to encourage the salesmen to accept the new arrangement,
the company should increase the value of the accessories of their own choice that can be fitted to the low
emission cars.
State, giving reasons, whether or not Damian should implement the sales director’s suggestion.
(2 marks)