Question: Question 1 ( 2 5 Marks ) INFORMATION: As per the last testament of the Late Mr Liam Jackson, a testamentary trust was established and

Question 1(25 Marks) INFORMATION: As per the last testament of the Late Mr Liam Jackson, a testamentary trust was established and on the date of his death, all assets were transferred to this trust. His will stipulates that the income derived from the assets should be divided as follows: 45% of the gross rentals to my daughter Ava The remainder to my son, James The trustee shall apply 331/3% of the gross interest on the investment towards the maintenance and welfare of James and Ava in such proportions as they deem fit Subject to the above, all other income shall be set aside and accumulated for the benefit of my grandchildren. The following information was provided for the 2022 year of assessment: INCOME Rent 725000 Interest on investment 350000 BEQUEST OF RENT Ava 45% of rental James remainder of rental TRUSTEE REMUNERATION On rent 32500 On interest 22500 DISCRETIONARY PAYMENTS Ava 70000 James 90000 Neither Ava nor James have received any other income. Both are South African residents and under the age of 65. REQUIRED: Calculate the taxable income of all the relevant parties for the 2022 year of assessment. Question 2(5 Marks) INFORMATION Ben, a farmer, had farming income amounting to R150000 for the 2022 year of assessment, before taking any livestock on hand into account. The value of the livestock on hand was as follows: STANDARD VALUE MARKET VALUE 1 March 2021 R37500 R 8500028 February 2022 R49500 R135000 In 2022, livestock purchases amounted to R170000 REQUIRED: Calculate the value of the livestock purchase that will be allowed as a deduction.

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