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    PracticeACCAACCA TX — Taxation Practice Exam 3Question 17
    Medium2 marksMultiple Choice
    Income tax and national insurance contributionsIncome TaxCapital AllowancesAIA
    This question is part of a case study — click to read the full scenario(Case 16)

    Section B - Case 1: Quantum Aquatics

    Zara and Felix run 'Quantum Aquatics', a partnership specializing in hydro-electric turbine maintenance. They share profits in the ratio 3:2. The partnership has always prepared accounts to 31 December. On 30 September 2023, Felix retired, and Zara continued as a sole trader. The partnership's tax adjusted trading profit for the 9-month period to 30 September 2023 was £90,000.

    What is the basis period for Felix's final tax year (2023/24)?

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    ACCA · Question 17 · Income tax and national insurance contributions

    Section B - Case 1: Quantum Aquatics

    Zara and Felix run 'Quantum Aquatics', a partnership specializing in hydro-electric turbine maintenance. They share profits in the ratio 3:2. The partnership has always prepared accounts to 31 December. On 30 September 2023, Felix retired, and Zara continued as a sole trader. The partnership's tax adjusted trading profit for the 9-month period to 30 September 2023 was £90,000.

    During the 9-month period to 30 September 2023, the partnership purchased specialized underwater welding gear for £1,200,000.

    What is the maximum Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) the partnership can claim for this 9-month period?

    Answer options:

    A.

    £1,000,000

    B.

    £750,000

    C.

    £1,200,000

    D.

    £0

    How to approach this question

    Take the standard 12-month AIA limit (£1,000,000) and pro-rate it for the length of the accounting period (9 months).

    Full Answer

    B.£750,000✓ Correct
    The standard AIA limit is £1,000,000 for a 12-month period. Because the partnership's final accounting period is only 9 months long, the AIA limit must be pro-rated: £1,000,000 x 9/12 = £750,000. The remaining £450,000 of expenditure will be added to the main pool.

    Common mistakes

    Forgetting to pro-rate the AIA limit for a short accounting period.
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