CIMA Financial Reporting F1 Question # 15 Topic 2 Discussion

CIMA Financial Reporting F1 Question # 15 Topic 2 Discussion

F1 Exam Topic 2 Question 15 Discussion:
Question #: 15
Topic #: 2

Country X charges corporate income tax at the rate of 20% on all income irrespective of whether it is paid out as a dividend. Country Y charges corporate income tax at the rate of 25% on all income.

An entity, AA, which is resident in Country X pays a dividend of $100,000 to another entity, BB, which is resident in Country Y.

Countries X and Y have a double taxation treaty which adopts the exemption method in respect of this type of transaction.

What is BB's liability to tax in Country Y in respect of the dividend income received?


A.

No tax will be payable.


B.

Tax will be payable at 20%.


C.

Tax will be payable at 25%.


D.

Tax will be payable at 25% less a credit given for the 20% already paid by AA in Country X.


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