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Question 16 At the beginning of 2020, Best Inc has two assets in class 10

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Question 16

At the beginning of 2020, Best Inc has two assets in class 10. The cost of each asset was $72,000 and the class 10 UCC balance was $56,472. On June 30, 2020, both of these assets are sold for a total of $41,500. What is the effect of the disposition on the company’s 2020 net business income? In addition, determine the January 1, 2021 UCC balance.

 

Question 17

Mabel a Canadian citizen who has been employed in Vancouver for the last five years She has accepted a new position in the United States and, as of March 15 of the current year flies to New Mexico to assume her responsibilities She has been granted a green card to enable her to work in the US Her husband remains behind with the children until July 1, after the end of their school year On that date, they fly to New Mexico to Join Mabel Their residence is sold on August 1 of the current year at which time a moving company picks up their furniture and other personal possessions The moving company delivers these possessions to their now house in New Mexico on August 15 Explain how Mabel will be taxed in Canada during the current year.

 

Question 18

In this case which follow, assume that Ben Bayley's combined federal and provincial Tax Payable is as follows.

2018   $14,256

2019    15.776

2020 (Estimated) 16,483

The amount Ben's employer withholds is as follows

$14, 920 in 2018, $11,400 in 2019 and $13,226 (estimated) in 2020

Required:

A For this case

• indicate whether instalments are required for the 2020 taxation year,

• If instalments are required calculate the amount of the instalments that would be required under each of the three acceptable methods, and

• If instalments are required indicate which of the three acceptable methods would be the best alternative

B Indicate the dales on which the payments will be due

 

Question 19

Caryon Inc. provides an automobile to Ms. Rose Smart for her to use in carrying out her employment duties Ms. Smart is given full possession of the car and is allowed to use it for personal needs However when she is not using it for employment or personal activities, it must be returned to Crayon's premises so that it can be used by other employees

The automobile was purchased in 2018 for $42,000 and, during the years 2018, 2019, and 2020, the Company has deducted maximum CCA Ms. Smart has use of the car for 10 months of the year Personal use during the year totals 23,000 kilometers During 2020, Ms. Smart drove the car 48,000 kilometers, with the Company paying for all of the operating costs These costs totaled $9,850 during the year

Required: Ignore all GST/PST/FIST implications- Indicate the minimum taxable benefit that would be allocated to Ms. Smart

Question 20

On January 1, 2020, Mr. Park receives a $135.000 loan from his employer to assist him in purchasing a home The loan requires annual interest at a rate of 31 percent, which he pays on December 31, 2020 Assume that the relevant prescribed rate is 5 percent during the first quarter of 2020, 6 percent during the second quarter and 4 percent during the remainder of the year. What is the amount of Mr. Park's taxable benefit on this loan for the year?

Question 21

During, January. 2018. Lastech Inc. issued options their employee. Ms. Mananne Black. The options allowed Ms. Black to acquire 1,500 of the Company's common shares at an option price of $23 per share. At the point in time when the options were exercised, the fair market value of the shares was $25 per share All of the shares that are acquired through the options are sold on December 31, 2020, at price of $28 per share.

Lastech Inc. is a Canadian controlled private corporation At the time the options were granted, the Company's shares had a fair market value of $23 per share The options were exercised on July 1, 19.

Required : Indicate the tax effect on Ms. Black of the transactions that took place during 2018, 2019, and 2020 under each of the following independent Cases. Your answer should include the effect on the both net income for tax Purpose and Taxable income. Where relevant, identify these effects separately.

 

Question 22

Fanne Ltd has a taxation year which ends on December 31 On January 1, 2020. the Company had 10 assets in Class 10. The January 1, 2020 balance in this Class was $110.000 Subsequent transactions during the year are as follows

• On May 1 2020, all of the original Class 10 assets are sold for $92,400

• On June 1, 2020, 10 new assets are acquired at a cost of $105,000

• On December 1, 2020, the 10 new assets are sold for $65,000.

On December 31, 2020, no assets remain in Class 10. What is the effect of these transactions on the Company's 2020 net business income? In addition. Determine the January 1, 2021 UCC balance

Solution of Q16,19,20,21,22 is provided only.