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December 2024

Unit: Public Finance and Taxation

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1a
Relationship between National and County Governments on budget and economic matters
​​Explain the following terms as used in public finance management: 

(i) Equalisation fund. 

(ii) Appropriation Act.
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1b
Oversight Function in Public Finance Management
​​Discuss FOUR roles of the Controller of Budget in public finance management.
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1c
Public Private Partnerships Arrangements
​​Blue Ports Authority, an agency under the Ministry of Transport is considering a public private partnership (PPP) as a means of upgrading its current scanning equipment at the ports of entry into the country. 

The authority has proposed the following terms and conditions for the PPP: 

  1. The project will be fully financed by the private sector. 
  2. Container scanning fee will reduce from the current USD 100 per container to USD 95 per container. 
  3. The private sector will be exempted against the risks associated with the project. 
  4. Local materials and skills will be used in the construction and management of the project. 

With reference to the above terms and conditions for the PPP, explain the feasibility or otherwise of the proposed project using four guiding principles of PPP.
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2a
Public Debt Management
​​In a public finance management seminar, one of the facilitators noted that “The Public Debt Management Office is tasked with the responsibility of conducting an analysis of debt sustainability in the public sector”. 

With reference to the above statement, outline THREE benefits of conducting annual debt sustainability analysis
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2b
Procurement in public entities
​​Evaluate FIVE challenges hindering the effectiveness of e-procurement systems adopted by most developing countries.
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2c
Administration of Value Added Tax (VAT)
​ ​ ​​Delight Ltd., a company registered for the value added tax (VAT) purposes provided the following details for the month of October 2024:

October 1: 
Purchased raw materials from Dubai for Sh.2,981,200 inclusive of import duty at the rate of 25% and VAT at the rate of 16%. The raw materials were transported to business for further processing. The processed goods were later sold on 8 October 2024 at Sh.4,785,000 inclusive of VAT.
October 3:
 Purchased goods from suppliers for Sh.3,840,000 net of VAT out of which 20% were from unregistered suppliers.
October 8:
Paid for audit and accounting services amounting to Sh.290,000.
October 12:
Sold goods to a client in Rwanda for Sh.720,000.
October 15:
Sold goods on credit to Mamba Traders based in Mombasa for Sh.835,200. Mamba Traders paid Sh.320,000 during the month and the balance to be paid in the following two months.
October 20:
Delight Ltd. issued credit notes to the client in Rwanda for defective goods worth Sh.60,000.
October..24:
Purchased computers for resale at a hire purchase price of Sh.420,000 exclusive of VAT. Hire purchase interest was Sh.92,000.
October 25:
The Directors of the company took goods worth Sh.160,000 from business for their personal use and donated goods worth Sh.240,000 to Neemah Children’s Home. It is the policy of the company not to charge VAT on drawings and donations.
October 26:
A customer who was declared bankrupt in May 2024 paid the debt of goods amounting to Sh.100,000 he owed Delight Ltd. Delight Ltd. had claimed a bad debt relief in respect of the debt.
October 29:
Purchased goods for cash amounting to Sh.1,240,000. October 30: Paid for the following expenses:
October..29:
Sh.
  • Bottled water for directors
30,000
  • Rent for the business premises
48,000
  • Private parking for directors vehicles
30,000

Note: All transactions are inclusive of VAT at the rate of 16% where applicable unless otherwise stated. 

Required: 
Compute the value added tax (VAT) payable by or refundable to Delight Ltd. for the month of October 2024.
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3a
Customs Taxes and Excise Taxes
​​Explain FOUR benefits that may accrue to a country which is a member of East African Community from harmonising tariff classifications and customs procedures among East Africa Community members
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3b
Taxation of Income
​ ​ ​ ​ ​​
Ezekiel Ledama is a resident individual and an investment analyst employed by Salab Insurance Group Ltd. as a senior investment analyst. 

The following details were availed to you in respect of his income for the year ended 31 December 2023: 

1
He received a monthly basic salary from Salab Insurance Group Ltd. of Sh.244,800 net of PAYE. The total PAYE deducted during the year amounted to Sh.607,200.
2
He received a monthly bonus of 20% of his basic salary during the year. 
3
He attended a five day training for investment analysts organised by the professional body. The employer paid Sh.70,000 for his training and also paid a daily subsistence allowance of Sh.14,000 to cater for his expenses while in the training.
4
He has a life insurance policy where the annual premiums amount to Sh.180,000. He pays 30% of the premiums whereas the balance is paid by the employer on his behalf.
5
On 1 September 2023, he was provided with a leased saloon vehicle of 2600cc by the employer. The vehicle was acquired in January 2023 at Sh.2,800,000. The employer paid Sh.36,000 per month as lease charges for the vehicle.
6
Salab Insurance Group Ltd. has a medical cover for all senior management. He was entitled to a maximum cover of Sh.2,500,000 per annum although he utilised Sh.280,000 on medical bills during the year.
7
He paid subscription fees to his professional body amounting to Sh.18,000 during the year.
8
He has invested Sh.2,500,000 with Salab Insurance Group Ltd. money market fund. He received interest at the rate of 12% per annum in the year 2023.
9
His other incomes during the year include:
  • Consultancy fees of Sh.57,000 net of tax received from a local examination body for developing short courses curriculum on investment analysts.
  • Compensation received from previous employer upon termination of his contract of Sh.1,680,000. His contract of 5 years was terminated on 31 December 2022 after three years. The payment was made as per the terms of the contract.
  • Gross farming income of Sh.220,000 out of which farm produce worth Sh.50,000 was for family consumption.
  • Part-time practice income (gross) as an investment consultant and advisor amounting to Sh.600,000 during the year. 

Required: 
(i) Compute the taxable income for Ezekiel Ledama for the year ended 31 December 2023. 

(ii) Determine the net tax payable (if any) on the income computed in (b) (i) above.
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4a
Administration of Income Tax and Tax Procedures
​​Identify FOUR circumstances under which the revenue authority could cancel a personal identification number (PIN).
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4b
Introduction to Taxation
​​Summarise FOUR reasons why the government in your country levies taxes
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4c
Investment Allowances/deductions
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Adamil Mwemah, a retired engineer, set up a manufacturing factory in industrial area on 1 January 2023 to fabricate mechanical and automotive parts at a cost of Sh.44,900,000. Operations commenced on 1 January 2023 except for the commercial building which was put into use from 1 September 2023. 

The cost of manufacturing comprised of:

Sh.
Factory building
1,800,000
Office within factory building
800,000
Second hand imported machinery
4,400,000
Land
8,000,000
Engineers fee for machine installation
1,400,000
Parking bay
900,000
Conveyor belt
1,400,000
Commercial building
10,000,000
44,900,000

Additional information:
1
Commercial building cost included cost of showroom and retail shop amounting to Sh.2,800,000 and Sh.3,200,000 respectively.
2
The factory building cost included a warehouse at Sh.2,200,000.
3
A building that had been constructed at a cost of Sh.12,000,000 was leased from Juhudi Manufacturers Ltd. for 5 years. Annual lease rentals were agreed at Sh.2,200,000. Adamil Mwemah imported a processing machinery from China at a cost of Sh.5,200,000 and installed it in the building and started operations on 1 January 2023.
4
To improve the performance of the factory operations, Adamil Mwemah on 1 July 2023 computerised all its operations at a total cost of Sh.15,000,000 out of which 30% related to software cost.
5
The following assets were also purchased on 1 July 2023:
5
Sh.
Furniture and fittings
620,000
Second hand BMW vehicle
4,300,000
4 Tonnes lorry
1,800,000
Backhoe loader
3,680,000
Mobile crane
1,900,000
6
Factory staff labour quarters were constructed during the year at a cost of Sh.2,250,000 and put to use from 1 October 2023.

Required: 
Compute the investment allowances due to Adamil Mwemah for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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5a
Miscellaneous fees and levies
​​Distinguish between “Export levy” and “Railway Development Levy (RDL) as used in taxation
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5b
Administration of Income Tax and Tax Procedures
​ ​​Analyse TWO circumstances under which a person may be considered to be a tax representative of another person for tax purposes as outlined in the Tax Procedures Act.


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5c
Taxation of Income
​ ​ ​ ​ ​​The following information has been extracted from the books of accounts of Yuniserv Ltd., a supplier of office equipment for the year ended 31 December 2023:

Sh.
Trading profit before tax 
76,000,000
Investment income 
16,990,000
Rental income from commercial property 
6,920,000
Leasing of photocopying machine 
1,000,000

Additional information:
1
The following expenses were deducted in arriving at the trading profit before tax: 
1
Sh.
Salaries and wages 
1,400,000
Contribution to retirement fund
2,000,000
Depreciation
4,000,000
Bank interest
1,800,000
Estimated debts (5% of total debts at year end) 
400,000
Legal and professional fees
1,080,000
Repairs and maintenance
400,000
Miscellaneous expenses 
1,500,000
Donations
1,000,000
Instalment tax paid 
2,200,000
2
Salaries and wages comprised of directors emoluments Sh.3,000,000, salary to directors domestic servants Sh.1,400,000 and salary to other staff Sh.5,000,000.
3
Bank interest include that of an overdraft taken by a senior manager of Sh.400,000 and mortgage interest for a director’s house Sh.600,000.
4
Legal and professional fees comprised of:
Sh.
Recovery of trade debts 
200,000
Renewal of lease - 100 years 
30,000
Tax penalties and interest 
500,000
Tax consultancy fees on tax appeals 
300,000
Directors loan collection 
50,000
1,080,000
5
Miscellaneous expenses include staff end of year party Sh.170,000 and parking fines Sh.30,000. 
6
Donations were towards political campaign kitty.
7
Wear and tear allowance was agreed at Sh.2,800,000 for the year 2023 with the revenue authority.
8
Investment income comprised of: 
9
Interest income: 
Sh.
Fedha Bank (K) Ltd. 
2,760,000 (Gross)
Fixed deposit in Lubandah Bank in Uganda 
4,930,000 (Gross)
Sanlam money market fund 
3,400,000 (net)
Dividend income: Dell Co. Ltd
4,000,000 (net)
Dividend income:Mtandao Cooperative Society
  1,900,000 (net)
16,990,000
9
Rental income was arrived at after deducting the following expenses: 
9
Sh.
Mortgage interest
400,000
Water meters installation 
860,000
Staff salaries 
720,000
Replacement of iron sheets roofs with roofing tiles 
2,400,000

Required:
(i) Compute the adjusted taxable profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2023. 

(ii) Determine the corporate tax payable (if any) by Yuniserv Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2023.     
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