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    PracticeACCAACCA TX — Taxation Practice Exam 6Question 27
    Easy2 marksMultiple Choice
    Income tax and national insurance contributionsSection BSyllabus BNational Insurance
    This question is part of a case study — click to read the full scenario(Case 26)

    SCENARIO: Apex Consulting LLP is a management consulting firm. The partnership prepares accounts to 31 December each year. On 1 July 2023, a new partner, Beatrice, joined the partnership. Her share of the partnership profits for the year ended 31 December 2023 was £48,000. Prior to joining, Beatrice incurred £2,000 of training costs relevant to her new role. The partnership is considering changing its accounting date to 31 March.

    QUESTION: What is Beatrice's basis period for her first tax year (2023/24)?

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    ACCA · Question 27 · Income tax and national insurance contributions

    SCENARIO: Apex Consulting LLP is a management consulting firm. The partnership prepares accounts to 31 December each year. On 1 July 2023, a new partner, Beatrice, joined the partnership. Her share of the partnership profits for the year ended 31 December 2023 was £48,000. Prior to joining, Beatrice incurred £2,000 of training costs relevant to her new role. The partnership is considering changing its accounting date to 31 March.

    QUESTION: Which classes of National Insurance Contributions (NIC) is Beatrice liable to pay on her partnership profits?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Class 1 Primary only

    B.

    Class 2 and Class 4

    C.

    Class 1 Primary and Secondary

    D.

    Class 4 only

    How to approach this question

    Identify Beatrice's employment status. Partners in an LLP are treated as self-employed. Self-employed individuals pay Class 2 and Class 4 NIC.

    Full Answer

    B.Class 2 and Class 4✓ Correct
    For tax and NIC purposes, members of an LLP are treated as self-employed partners. Therefore, Beatrice is liable for Class 2 (flat rate) and Class 4 (profit-based) NICs, not Class 1.

    Common mistakes

    Assuming LLP members are employees and subject to Class 1 NIC.
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