Question: An extract from Leigh plcs income statement for the year 31 December 20X2 is provided below: Revenue 140 Expenses (excluding tax) (106) Profit before tax
An extract from Leigh plcs income statement for the year 31 December 20X2 is provided below:
Revenue 140
Expenses (excluding tax) (106)
Profit before tax 34
The notes to Leigh plcs financial statements provide the following information:
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- Revenue for the year included a grant received from the government for an amount
of 8 million, which is not taxable.
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- Expenses for the year included a restructuring expense of 10 million related to a
restructuring plan announced by Leigh plc on 11 December 20X2. No cash payments were made by Leigh plc during the year in relation to the restructuring expenses, therefore a provision of 10 million was recognised on Leigh plcs statement of financial position at 31 December 20X2. Restructuring expenses are not tax-deductible until they are paid in cash.
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- A current income tax liability of 3 million was reported on Leigh plcs statement of financial position at 31 December 20X1.
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- Leigh plc paid income tax of 5 million in cash during the year ending 31 December 20X2.
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- The statutory tax rate is 20%.
Required:
Showing all workings, compute the following items to be recognised on Leigh plcs financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20X2:
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Current income tax liability.
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Deferred tax assets and/or liabilities.
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Income tax expense.
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