Master Taxation Fundamentals: Introduction to Taxation for Accounting Students

Question 1

Elaborate on the principle of 'self-assessment' in the UK tax framework.

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Taxpayers are accountable for calculating and settling their own tax dues

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Tax authorities determine the tax obligation of individuals and organizations

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Tax payments are automatically deducted from wages and salaries

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Taxes are payable only on income surpassing a specific threshold

Question 2

Define 'tax avoidance' within the context of the UK tax system.

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Legitimate strategies employed to minimize tax liabilities

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Unlawful actions taken to evade tax payments

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Tax exemptions granted to specific taxpayers

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Tax relief measures provided by the government

Question 3

What is the significance of the 'personal allowance' in the UK income tax system?

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The income amount that is not subject to taxation

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The income amount that is taxed at the lowest rate

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The total tax amount payable by all taxpayers

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The income amount eligible for tax relief

Question 4

Explain the meaning of 'marginal rate of tax'.

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The tax rate applicable to the next pound of income earned

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The tax rate applicable to the first pound of income earned

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The tax rate applicable to the total income earned

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The tax rate applicable to income exceeding a certain threshold

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a type of personal tax in the UK?

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Corporation Tax

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Income Tax

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National Insurance Contributions

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Council Tax

Question 6

What is the purpose of the Value Added Tax (VAT) registration threshold in the UK?

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To identify businesses required to register for VAT

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To prevent excessively high VAT payments from small businesses

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To determine the VAT rate applicable to a business

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To calculate the amount of VAT that a business must pay

Question 7

Which of the following types of business entities is exempt from paying Corporation Tax in the UK?

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Charity

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Limited company

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Sole trader

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Partnership

Question 8

What is the name of the government agency responsible for collecting and administering most taxes in the UK?

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Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

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Inland Revenue

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Office of Tax Simplification

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National Tax Council

Question 9

Income tax in the UK is levied on:

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Taxable income

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Total income

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Gross income

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Net income

Question 10

Tax equity in the UK tax system means:

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Taxpayers with similar circumstances pay similar amounts of tax

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Everyone pays the same amount of tax

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Individuals with higher incomes pay more tax than those with lower incomes

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Businesses pay more tax than individuals

Question 11

Which legislative act serves as the cornerstone of the UK tax system?

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Finance Act

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Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act

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Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act

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Value Added Tax Act

Question 12

What is the primary objective of the Pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) system?

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Regular collection of income tax from employees

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Simplification of the tax filing process for individuals

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Reduction of administrative burden on employers in payroll management

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Equal distribution of tax payments throughout the year

Question 13

What is the fundamental distinction between capital gains tax and income tax?

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Capital gains tax applies to profits from asset sales, while income tax applies to regular earnings

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Income tax is progressive, whereas capital gains tax is a flat rate

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Capital gains tax is solely applicable to corporate entities, unlike income tax

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Capital gains tax offers exemptions for small businesses, unlike income tax

Question 14

What is the main purpose of the Self-Assessment tax system in the UK?

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To empower taxpayers to declare their income and calculate their tax liability independently

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To reduce the number of tax returns HMRC needs to process

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To enhance the convenience of tax filing for taxpayers

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To ensure equitable distribution of tax burden among all taxpayers

Question 15

Which of the following expenses is not deductible for corporation tax purposes in the UK?

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Charitable donations

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Interest on loans

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Salaries and wages

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Bad debts

Question 16

What is the formula for calculating the taxable gain on the sale of an asset?

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Proceeds of sale - Original cost - Capital allowances

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Proceeds of sale - Original cost

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Proceeds of sale - Capital allowances

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Proceeds of sale + Original cost + Capital allowances

Question 17

What is the primary function of Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)?

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To collect and administer taxes

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To set tax rates and policies

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To provide tax advice to individuals and businesses

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To investigate and prosecute tax crimes

Question 18

Which of the following is considered a direct tax?

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Income tax

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Value added tax

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Council tax

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Fuel duty

Question 19

Which government body is responsible for collecting taxes in the UK?

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HM Revenue & Customs

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National Insurance and Contributions Office

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Inland Revenue

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Treasury

Question 20

Which of the following is an advantage of a progressive tax system over a flat tax system?

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Reducing income inequality

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Encouraging economic growth

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Easing tax administration

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Generating greater tax revenue

Question 21

How do international tax agreements contribute to preventing double taxation and fostering cooperation in tax matters?

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By establishing clear rules for allocating taxing rights to specific jurisdictions.

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By ensuring that multinational corporations pay taxes in every country where they have operations.

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By eliminating tax competition among countries.

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By providing the sole legal basis for cross-border tax enforcement.

Question 22

Which of the following characteristics is essential for a good tax system?

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Equity and fairness

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Inadequacy and inefficiency

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Uncertainty and unpredictability

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Complexity and inconvenience

Question 23

What is the primary source of tax revenue for the UK government?

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Income tax

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Sales tax

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Property tax

Question 24

Who has a legal obligation to pay income tax in the UK?

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A UK resident with income above the personal allowance

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A non-UK resident who works in the UK for less than six months

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A student from another country studying in the UK

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A non-UK resident who only has rental income from a property in the UK

Question 25

Which of the following is classified as a direct tax?

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Income tax

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Value-added tax (VAT)

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Fuel duty

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Council tax

Question 26

What was the primary purpose of the tax credit introduced by the Finance Act 2002?

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To provide financial support for working families

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To promote research and development

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To reduce the tax burden on pensioners

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To encourage investment in renewable energy

Question 27

What is the key objective of the General Anti-Abuse Rule (GAAR)?

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To prevent the exploitation of loopholes in the tax system

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To simplify tax legislation

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To increase tax revenue by closing loopholes

Question 28

Which type of tax is levied directly on an individual's income?

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Income tax

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Capital gains tax

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Inheritance tax

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Value-added tax (VAT)

Question 29

The body of laws that governs taxation in the United Kingdom is known as:

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Tax law

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Commercial law

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Contract law

Question 30

Which UK government agency is responsible for collecting taxes?

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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

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National Insurance Contributions Office (NICO)

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Inland Revenue

Question 31

The tax payable on profits generated by businesses is known as:

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Corporation tax

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Capital gains tax

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Income tax

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Inheritance tax

Question 32

Which tax is levied on the transfer of assets upon a person's death?

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Inheritance tax

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Income tax

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Value-added tax (VAT)

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Corporation tax

Question 33

The process of determining the amount of tax owed is referred to as:

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Tax computation

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Tax evasion

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Tax avoidance

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Tax planning

Question 34

Which of the following is a legitimate tax avoidance strategy?

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Utilizing tax reliefs and allowances

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Hiding income or assets

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Filing false tax returns