Reference no: EM133170111

Question - Bilex Ltd acquired machinery at a purchase price of $26.6 million on April 1, 2020. Beyond the purchase price, the entity incurred sea freight charges, customs duties, and installation fees of $3.9 million, $4.6 million, and $0.3 million respectively. The entity also incurred $0.8 million to have the machinery delivered from the seaport to the factory, although 25% of the delivery fee was attributable to items unrelated to the machinery that were being transported at the same time.

Depreciation on the machinery is to be spread equally over an eight-year period, while capital allowances are to be granted at a rate of 15% on the reducing balance. There are no other assets which give rise to temporary differences.

The entity reported taxable profits of $16 million and $14 million for the years to March 2021 and March 2022 respectively. The rate of income tax applicable to the entity is currently 35%.

Required - Calculate the applicable depreciation and capital allowances for both years.

Determine the deferred tax balances at the end of both years.

Determine the total tax expense for both years as would be shown In the statement of profit or loss.