1.
In the income tax computation, property income is classified as _______.
Correct Answer
B. Non-savings Income
Explanation
Explanation: Income tax computation is classified in three categories which are non-savings income, savings income and dividends. Non-savings income has major categories of Income from Employment, Income from Self Employment and Income from Property.
2.
Wear & Tear allowance can be claimed in respect of the property which is _________.
Correct Answer
A. Let Furnished
Explanation
Explanation: 10% Wear & Tear allowance can be claimed in respect of the property which is let furnished.
3.
Which of the following is correct in respect of Capital Allowance & Wear and Tear Allowance?
Correct Answer
C. Only one can be claimed for the accommodation let unfurnished
Explanation
Explanation: Capital allowances are generally not available on the plant & machinery in a dwelling (residential buildings), however, can be claimed if let furnished. To avoid details of capital allowances, 10% wear and tear allowance is available. These exclude Council tax and Water rates paid by the landlord
4.
Alpha rents out 3 furnished properties during tax year 2011/12. He received rent at £500 per month from property A in advance for July 2011-June2012. Rent per month for the previous year was 10% less. For property B, rent is paid monthly in advance. The rent is £600 per month. Rent was 10% less till 30 June 2011. Property C earns the rent quarterly in advance of £700 per month. Quarters start in January, April, July & September. The rent was 10% less up to 30 September 2011. Water rates of £250 and council tax of £450 are paid on 1/2/2012 in respect of property A which cover calendar year of 2012. 20% less amount was paid for both, last year, on 1/2/2011. In respect of property B, Water Rates and Council Tax of £300 and £150 were paid for calendar year 2012 on 1/3/2012. The same were paid 15% less for calendar years 2011 on 1/3/2011. In respect of property C, Water Rates and Council Tax of £400 and £200 respectively on 1/1/2012 for the calendar year 2012. The same amount was paid for calendar year 2011 on 1/1/2011. The rental income from property A for the tax year 2011/12 is:
Correct Answer
D. £4,730
Explanation
Explanation:
Rent 450 X 3 + 500 X 9 = 5,850
Less: Water Rates & Council Tax 700 X 3/12 + 560 X 9/12 = (595)
Less: Wear & Tear Allowance (5,850 – 595) X 10% = (525.5)
Income from Property A 4,729.50
5.
Alpha rents out 3 furnished properties during tax year 2011/12. He received rent at £500 per month from property A in advance for July 2011-June2012. Rent per month for the previous year was 10% less. For property B, rent is paid monthly in advance. The rent is £600 per month. Rent was 10% less till 30 June 2011. Property C earns the rent quarterly in advance of £700 per month. Quarters start in January, April, July & September. The rent was 10% less up to 30 September 2011. Water rates of £250 and council tax of £450 are paid on 1/2/2012 in respect of property A which cover calendar year of 2012. 20% less amount was paid for both, last year, on 1/2/2011. In respect of property B, Water Rates and Council Tax of £300 and £150 were paid for calendar year 2012 on 1/3/2012. The same were paid 15% less for calendar years 2011 on 1/3/2011. In respect of property C, Water Rates and Council Tax of £400 and £200 respectively on 1/1/2012 for the calendar year 2012. The same amount was paid for calendar year 2011 on 1/1/2011. The rental income from property B for the tax year 2011/12 is:
Correct Answer
A. £5,959
Explanation
Explanation:
Rent 540 X 3 + 6000 X 9 = 7,020
Less: Water Rates & Council Tax 450 X 3/12 + 382.5 X 9/12 = (399.37)
Less: Wear & Tear Allowance (7,020 – 399.37) X 10% = (662.06)
Income from Property B 5,958.56
6.
Alpha rents out 3 furnished properties during tax year 2011/12. He received rent at £500 per month from property A in advance for July 2011-June2012. Rent per month for the previous year was 10% less. For property B, rent is paid monthly in advance. The rent is £600 per month. Rent was 10% less till 30 June 2011. Property C earns the rent quarterly in advance of £700 per month. Quarters start in January, April, July & September. The rent was 10% less up to 30 September 2011. Water rates of £250 and council tax of £450 are paid on 1/2/2012 in respect of property A which cover calendar year of 2012. 20% less amount was paid for both, last year, on 1/2/2011. In respect of property B, Water Rates and Council Tax of £300 and £150 were paid for calendar year 2012 on 1/3/2012. The same were paid 15% less for calendar years 2011 on 1/3/2011. In respect of property C, Water Rates and Council Tax of £400 and £200 respectively on 1/1/2012 for the calendar year 2012. The same amount was paid for calendar year 2011 on 1/1/2011. The rental income from property C for the tax year 2011/12 is:
Correct Answer
B. £6,642
Explanation
Explanation:
Rent 700 X 6 + 630 X 6 = 7,980
Less: Water Rates & Council Tax (600)
Less: Wear & Tear Allowance (7,980 – 600) X 10% = (738)
Income from Property C 6,642
7.
Romeo lets out the property furnished on 1 July 2011. He received quarterly rent of £3,000 for each quarter staring January, April, July and September in arrears. Council Tax of £900 and Water charges of £420 were paid by him on 1 October 2011 for the tax year 2011/12. Previous tenant left on 30 June 2011 and did not pay the rent for the last quarter which was £2,800. The taxable rental income is:
Correct Answer
C. £8,448
Explanation
Explanation:
Rental for the tax year (3000 X 3 +2800) 11,800
Less: Impairment (Not recovered) (2,800)
Less: Water Charges (420)
Less: Council Tax (900)
Less: Wear & Tear Allowance [(11,800-2,800-420-900) X 10% (768)
Net rental Income 8,448
8.
In relation to Furnished Holiday lettings, furniture can attract:
Correct Answer
B. Only Capital Allowance
Explanation
Explanation: Only capital allowances can be claimed in respect of Furniture in Furnished Holiday Lettings.
9.
Income from Furnished Holiday Lettings:
Correct Answer
A. Qualifies as relevant earnings for the purpose of pension relief
Explanation
Explanation: Income from Furnished Holiday Lettings qualifies as relevant earnings for the purpose of pension relief.
10.
In order to qualify for Furnished Holiday lettings, the accommodation is available for letting for at least _____ days during the tax year.
Correct Answer
D. 140
Explanation
Explanation: Accommodation must be available for letting for a minimum of 140 days during the year.
11.
In order to qualify for Furnished Holiday lettings, the accommodation must actually be let to members of the public for at least _____ days during the tax year.
Correct Answer
A. 70
Explanation
Explanation: Accommodation must be let to members of public for at least 70 days during the tax year.
12.
Exempt amount for Rent A Room Relief is £_______ (gross rent before expenses and capital allowances).
Correct Answer
D. 4,250
Explanation
Explanation: The exempt amount is £4,250.
13.
Alpha rents a property on Lease for 20 years receiving a premium of £20,000. In respect of the premium, his taxable property income will be:
Correct Answer
C. 12,400
Explanation
Explanation: 20,000 – [2% X (20-1) X 20,000] = 12,400.
14.
Alpha rents a property on Lease for 20 years receiving a premium of £40,000. In respect of the premium, his taxable property income will be:
Correct Answer
C. £7,600
Explanation
Explanation: 40,000 – [2% X (20-1) X 40,000] = 32,400.
15.
Alpha granted lease to beta on 1.1.2001 for 45 years and received premium of £35,000. Beta granted sub-lease of the same property to Theta on 1.1.2012 for 15 years and received premium of £15,000. In respect of the premium received by Beta, his deemed income will be:
Correct Answer
B. £7,500
Explanation
Explanation:
Premium on Sub-lease 15,000 – [2% X 15,000 X (15-1)] 10,800
Less: Allowance for premium paid 35,000 – [35,000 X 2% X (40-1)] X 15/35 (3,300) Taxable Premium 7,500