Question
Which of the following transactions will be subjected to VAT?
(i) Capital contribution by owner (D)
purchase of brown bread
(ill)
• Rent income received (iv)
donation to a public school
(i) Capital contribution by owner (D)
purchase of brown bread
(ill)
• Rent income received (iv)
donation to a public school
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Value Added Tax (VAT) typically applies to goods and services sold in the course of business. Here’s an analysis of the transactions you've listed:
(i) **Capital contribution by owner**: This is not subject to VAT as it's not a sale of goods or services but rather an internal financial transaction.
(ii) **Purchase of brown bread**: Generally, staple foods like brown bread may be zero-rated or exempt from VAT depending on the jurisdiction. In many places, the sale of basic food items may not attract VAT, but this can vary.
(iii) **Rent income received**: Rental income may be subject to VAT depending on the type of property and the jurisdiction's VAT laws and thresholds. In many cases, commercial property rentals are subject to VAT, while residential rentals may be exempt.
(iv) **Donation to a public school**: Donations are typically not subject to VAT, as they do not involve a transaction for goods or services.
Based on this analysis, the likely transaction subject to VAT would be the **rent income received (iii)**, assuming the property is subject to VAT. The purchase of brown bread may be zero-rated or exempt, while the other transactions are not taxable. Always consult specific local tax regulations for accurate information as VAT treatment can vary by jurisdiction.
(i) **Capital contribution by owner**: This is not subject to VAT as it's not a sale of goods or services but rather an internal financial transaction.
(ii) **Purchase of brown bread**: Generally, staple foods like brown bread may be zero-rated or exempt from VAT depending on the jurisdiction. In many places, the sale of basic food items may not attract VAT, but this can vary.
(iii) **Rent income received**: Rental income may be subject to VAT depending on the type of property and the jurisdiction's VAT laws and thresholds. In many cases, commercial property rentals are subject to VAT, while residential rentals may be exempt.
(iv) **Donation to a public school**: Donations are typically not subject to VAT, as they do not involve a transaction for goods or services.
Based on this analysis, the likely transaction subject to VAT would be the **rent income received (iii)**, assuming the property is subject to VAT. The purchase of brown bread may be zero-rated or exempt, while the other transactions are not taxable. Always consult specific local tax regulations for accurate information as VAT treatment can vary by jurisdiction.