The profit before tax of Max Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2014 of...

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The profit before tax of Max Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2014 of R550000 includes the following items:The original cost of the building was R250000 purchased on 01 January 2013,
depreciation was R20000 and wear and tear equalled R20000.
Proceeds on sale of building amounted to R280000.
Dividend income of R8000(not taxable).
Donations of R40000(Not deductible).
Traffic fines of R50000(Not deductible).
Prepaid expenses totalled R10000 in the current year and R5000 in the prior year.
Income received in advance in the prior year was R5000.
The inclusion rate for capital gains made by companies is 50%. The applicable tax rate is 30%
on taxable profits. There were no other temporary differences in the year.
Required:
1.1. Calculate taxable profit for the year. (8)
1.2. Calculate current taxation and deferred taxation. (7)
1.3. Prepare the taxation note for the year. (6)
1.4. Disclose an extract of the income statement from profit before tax. (4)

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