Examination
Examination
Exercise 1 (5 marks)
Bentley works as a manager for Thunder Ltd which is located in London. The
following information is available for the tax year 2024/25:
1. Employment income:
a. Bentley was paid a gross salary of £50,000 by Thunder Ltd. Income tax of
£2,000 was deducted from this figure under PAYE.
b. Thunder Ltd has provided Bentley with living accommodation which is not
job-related since 6th June 2024. The accommodation has an annual value of £3,000
and cost Thunder Ltd £80,000 in October 2023.
c. Throughout the tax year 2024/25 Thunder Ltd provided Bentley a petrol car
with CO2 emission of 106 g/km. The car’s list price is £25,000. Bentley was required
to contribute £1,500 towards the purchase cost.
d. In July 2024, Thunder Ltd gave Bentley an award of £5,000 under a staff
suggestion scheme.
e. Throughout the tax year 2024/25, Thunder Ltd gave Bentley luncheon
vouchers of £2 per day (for 200 working days) which was available to all other
employees.
2. Other information:
a. During 2023/24, Bentley received bank interest of £7,000 and dividends of
£1,000.
b. During the tax year 2023/24, Bentley made Gift Aid Donations totaling
£1,200 (net) to national charities.
Required: Calculate the income tax payable by Bentley for the tax year
2024/25.
Exercise 2 (5 marks)
Peter commenced trading on 1 April 2024 as a dealer of racing bicycle in the
UK. Peter prepared its first account ended 31 March 2025. The following
information is available:
Trading profit:
The trading profit based on the draft accounts for the period ended 31 March
2024 is £250,000. The figure is before making any adjustments required for:
(1) Capital allowance
(2) Legal fees of an initial short lease of a shop of £500
(3) Parking fine of Peter on business of £200
(4) Property leasing income of £10,000 (Property income)
(5) Dividends from ISA of £5,000
Plant and machinery
The account for the period ended 31 March 2024 showed the following
additions and disposals of plant and machinery:
Cost £
10 August 2024 Purchased machinery 120,000
26 October 2024 Purchased a motor car 20,000
15 December 2024 Purchased a motor car 19,000
The motor car purchased on 26 October 2024 for £20,000 was a new car and
has a CO2 emission rate of 0 g/km
The motor car purchased on 15 December 2024 for £19,000 was a second
hand car and has a CO2 emission rate of 45 g/km (used 20% for private purpose of
Peter)
Required: Calculate Peter’s income tax liability for the tax year 2024/25.