Question: FastTrack Logistics ( Pty ) Ltd ( FTL ) is a leading transportation services company, specialising in nationwide deliveries. FTL has a February financial year

FastTrack Logistics (Pty) Ltd (FTL) is a leading transportation services company, specialising in nationwide deliveries. FTL has a February financial year-end.
On 1 October 2021, FTL expanded its fleet by purchasing a new delivery truck for R1500000 to meet increasing demand. However, after a few years of service, the truck accumulated high mileage and showed signs of wear and tear. FTL decided to sell the truck and invest in a newer model to maintain its commitment to reliable and efficient deliveries.
For the 2022,2023 and 2024 years of assessment, FTL claimed a wear-and-tear allowance under section 11(e). SARS allows delivery vehicles to be written off over three years.
On 31 January 2024, FTL sold the delivery truck to SwiftTrans Logistics (Pty) Ltd (STL) for R200000.
REQUIRED:
Calculate the income tax implications for FastTrack Logistics (Pty) Ltd for the 2024 year of assessment due to the sale of the delivery truck to SwiftTrans Logistics (Pty) Ltd. FTL and STL are not connected persons.
Support your answer with references to the Income Tax Act.
Ignore any capital gains tax and VAT implications.

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