(ii) Assuming the relief in (i) is available, advise Sharon on the maximum amount of cash she could receiveon incorporation, without triggering a capital gains tax (CGT) liability. (3 marks)

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(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)

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正确答案:
(ii) As Sharon is entitled to the full rate of business asset taper relief, any gain will be reduced by 75%. The position is
maximised where the chargeable gain equals Sharon’s unused capital gains tax annual exemption of £8,500. Thus,
before taper relief, the gain she requires is £34,000 (1/0·25 x £8,500).
The amount to be held over is therefore £46,000 (80,000 – 34,000). Where part of the consideration is in the form
of cash, the gain eligible for incorporation relief is calculated using the formula:
Gain deferred           =                    Gain x value of shares issued/total consideration
The formula is        manipulated on the following basis:
£46,000                    =                     £80,000 x (shares/120,000)
Shares/120,000     =                     £46,000/80,000
Shares                     =                     £46,000 x 120,000/80,000
i.e. £69,000.
As the total consideration is £120,000, this means that Sharon can take £51,000 (£120,000 – £69,000) in cash
without any CGT consequences.
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(ii) State, giving reasons, the tax reliefs in relation to inheritance tax (IHT) and capital gains tax (CGT) which

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正确答案:
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IHT: If the firm are the tenants, the property will be land and buildings used in a business carried on by a partnership
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第2题:

(c) (i) Explain the capital gains tax (CGT) implications of a takeover where the consideration is in the form. of

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第3题:

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(ii) to his son, Barry.

Your answer should be supported by relevant calculations and clearly identify the availability and effect of

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第4题:

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第5题:

(c) Advise Alan on the proposed disposal of the shares in Mobile Ltd. Your answer should include calculations

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第6题:

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