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    PracticeACCAACCA TX — Taxation Practice Exam 3Question 18
    Easy2 marksMultiple Choice
    Income tax and national insurance contributionsIncome TaxPartnershipsProfit Allocation
    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 18 · 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.

    How much of the £90,000 trading profit is allocated to Felix for the period to 30 September 2023?

    Answer options:

    A.

    £54,000

    B.

    £45,000

    C.

    £36,000

    D.

    £27,000

    How to approach this question

    Apply the profit-sharing ratio to the total tax-adjusted trading profit. Felix's share is 2 parts out of 5.

    Full Answer

    C.£36,000✓ Correct
    The partnership profits are allocated according to the profit-sharing ratio in place during the period. The ratio is 3:2, meaning Zara gets 3/5 and Felix gets 2/5. Felix's share = £90,000 x (2/5) = £36,000.

    Common mistakes

    Allocating the profits 50:50 or giving Felix the 3/5 share.
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