Reference no: EM132836980

Namberry (Pty) Ltd is a grower and producer of various types of berries along the banks of the Orange River. These berries are exported to international markets, based on their demand, and any excess supply is then sold to local grocers. Namberry (Pty) Ltd has a 31 October year end.

• The profit before tax for the year ended 31 October 2020 amounted to N$80 000. Included in this profit is an income of N$12 000 that was received in 2019 but accruing in 2020. There was no income received in advance in 2020. Tax authorities tax income at the earlier of receipt or earning. Dividend income amounting to N$10,000 and penalties and related interest of N$18,000 also relate to the 2020 financial year.

• Namberry (Pty) Ltd sold a vehicle on 31 October 2020 for N$120 000. The vehicle was originally purchased on 1 November 2018 at a cost of N$300 000. The accumulated depreciation at 31 October 2020 is N$200 000. The wear and tear allowances that have been claimed on the vehicle up to date of sale are N$150 000. The remaining vehicles have a Carrying Amount of N$240 000 as at year end. These vehicles were all acquired on the same date.

Additional information:

1. The accounting policy for each class of asset is applied consistently across the same class of assets.
2. You may assume that both depreciation and wear and tear are calculated in the year of disposal and that there are no other temporary differences except for those indicated in the above scenario.
3. The applicable tax rate is 28%. The opening balance on the Deferred Tax (SoFP) amounts to N$6 800 DR.

Problem 1: Calculate tax computation and the deffered tax