ACCA

ACCA TX — Taxation Practice Exam 1

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A complete 100-mark mock exam replicating the ACCA TX (Taxation) syllabus. This exam covers the UK tax system, Income Tax, Chargeable Gains, Inheritance Tax, Corporation Tax, and VAT. It features diverse, realistic scenarios including tech startups, agricultural estates, cross-border logistics, and bio-tech manufacturing, designed to test nuanced edge cases and alternative application methods.

32
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Mixed
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50%
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Easy(8)
Medium(15)
Hard(9)

Sample questions

Q01Medium2 marks

Section A: Objective Test

Marcus, a freelance graphic designer, submitted his electronic self-assessment tax return for the tax year 2023/24 on 14 August 2025. He paid his balancing payment of £4,200 on the same date. He had no reasonable excuse for the delay.

What is the total late filing penalty that Marcus will be charged by HMRC?

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Q02Easy2 marks

Section A: Objective Test

Which TWO of the following statements regarding the retention of records for tax purposes are correct?

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Q03Medium2 marks

Section A: Objective Test

Elena owns a cottage in Cornwall which she lets out as a Furnished Holiday Let (FHL). During the tax year 2023/24, the property was available for commercial letting to the public for 220 days. It was actually let to the public for 115 days. The longest single period of occupation by one tenant was 45 days.

Does the property qualify as an FHL for 2023/24, and what is the primary tax advantage regarding capital allowances?

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Q04Medium2 marks

Section A: Objective Test

On 6 April 2023, Zenith Ltd provided its marketing director, Tariq, with a new fully electric company car (0g/km CO2 emissions). The car has a list price of £45,000. Zenith Ltd also paid £800 to install a charging point at Tariq's home and provided £400 of electricity to charge the car.

What is Tariq's total taxable benefit in kind for the car and related expenses for the 2023/24 tax year?

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Q05Easy2 marks

Section A: Objective Test

Which of the following statements regarding National Insurance Contributions (NICs) is correct for the 2023/24 tax year?

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Q01Section A: Objective Test Marcus, a freelance graphic designer, submitted his electronic self-assessment tax return ...MediumQ02Section A: Objective Test Which TWO of the following statements regarding the retention of records for tax purposes ...EasyQ03Section A: Objective Test Elena owns a cottage in Cornwall which she lets out as a Furnished Holiday Let (FHL). Duri...MediumQ04Section A: Objective Test On 6 April 2023, Zenith Ltd provided its marketing director, Tariq, with a new fully elect...MediumQ05Section A: Objective Test Which of the following statements regarding National Insurance Contributions (NICs) is cor...EasyQ06Section A: Objective Test Alistair sold an antique vase (a non-wasting chattel) for £7,200 in December 2023. He had ...MediumQ07Section A: Objective Test Sarah sold her only home in March 2024, having owned it for exactly 10 years (120 months)....HardQ08Section A: Objective Test David owned 6,000 shares (a 60% holding) in a private limited company. The shares were val...MediumQ09Section A: Objective Test Beatrice died on 10 May 2023. Her estate included an asset inherited from her brother, who...EasyQ10Section A: Objective Test NovaTech Ltd is a loss-making Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) that incurred £100,0...HardQ11Section A: Objective Test Orion Ltd prepared accounts for the 15-month period from 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2024. ...EasyQ12Section A: Objective Test Jupiter Ltd registered for VAT on 1 October 2023. Prior to registration, the company incur...MediumQ13Section A: Objective Test Which TWO of the following are consequences of two or more companies forming a VAT group?EasyQ14Section A: Objective Test Under the new VAT penalty regime (effective for periods starting on or after 1 January 202...MediumQ15Section A: Objective Test For the tax year 2023/24, Chloe has a threshold income of £210,000 and an adjusted income ...MediumQ16Section B: Case 1 - Vanguard Robotics Scenario: Vanguard Robotics was run as a sole trade by Liam, developing specia...EasyQ17Section B: Case 1 - Vanguard Robotics Scenario: Vanguard Robotics was run as a sole trade by Liam, developing specia...HardQ18Section B: Case 1 - Vanguard Robotics Scenario: Vanguard Robotics was run as a sole trade by Liam, developing specia...HardQ19Section B: Case 1 - Vanguard Robotics Scenario: Vanguard Robotics was run as a sole trade by Liam, developing specia...MediumQ20Section B: Case 1 - Vanguard Robotics Scenario: Vanguard Robotics was run as a sole trade by Liam, developing specia...MediumQ21Section B: Case 2 - Eleanor Vance Scenario: Eleanor Vance, a wealthy agricultural landowner, made several lifetime t...MediumQ22Section B: Case 2 - Eleanor Vance Scenario: Eleanor Vance, a wealthy agricultural landowner, made several lifetime t...MediumQ23Section B: Case 2 - Eleanor Vance Scenario: Eleanor Vance, a wealthy agricultural landowner, made several lifetime t...HardQ24Section B: Case 2 - Eleanor Vance Scenario: Eleanor Vance, a wealthy agricultural landowner, made several lifetime t...MediumQ25Section B: Case 2 - Eleanor Vance Scenario: Eleanor Vance, a wealthy agricultural landowner, made several lifetime t...EasyQ26Section B: Case 3 - Meridian Logistics Plc Scenario: Meridian Logistics Plc is the parent company of a cross-border ...MediumQ27Section B: Case 3 - Meridian Logistics Plc Scenario: Meridian Logistics Plc is the parent company of a cross-border ...HardQ28Section B: Case 3 - Meridian Logistics Plc Scenario: Meridian Logistics Plc is the parent company of a cross-border ...EasyQ29Section B: Case 3 - Meridian Logistics Plc Scenario: Meridian Logistics Plc is the parent company of a cross-border ...MediumQ30Section B: Case 3 - Meridian Logistics Plc Scenario: Meridian Logistics Plc is the parent company of a cross-border ...HardQ31Section C: Constructed Response Dr. Aris Thorne is a medical professional with multiple sources of income. For the t...HardQ32Section C: Constructed Response Quantum Bio-Solutions Ltd is a UK resident company specializing in bio-tech manufact...Hard