Cristal Order acquired an asset before 1 October 2001. She sold the asset during the current year of assessment for a price less than the original price. The Market Value on 1 October 2001 was determined. The Proceeds received from the sale of the asset are greater than the Market Value determined on 1 October 2001. The original purchase price of the asset is greater than the Market Value on 1 October 2001. You can assume that there are no allowable costs incurred after 1 October 2001 and that the Purchase price is the only cost incurred prior 1 October 2001. The base cost of the asset is:a.20% of the Proceedsb.The Proceedsc.The Time-Apportionment Base Costd.The market value on 1 October 2001
Question
Cristal Order acquired an asset before 1 October 2001. She sold the asset during the current year of assessment for a price less than the original price. The Market Value on 1 October 2001 was determined. The Proceeds received from the sale of the asset are greater than the Market Value determined on 1 October 2001. The original purchase price of the asset is greater than the Market Value on 1 October 2001. You can assume that there are no allowable costs incurred after 1 October 2001 and that the Purchase price is the only cost incurred prior 1 October 2001. The base cost of the asset is:a.20% of the Proceedsb.The Proceedsc.The Time-Apportionment Base Costd.The market value on 1 October 2001
Solution
The base cost of the asset is c. The Time-Apportionment Base Cost.
Here's why:
The Time-Apportionment Base Cost (TABC) method is used to calculate the base cost of assets acquired before 1 October 2001. This method takes into account the original cost of the asset, the market value on 1 October 2001, and the period of ownership before and after this date.
Given that the proceeds from the sale are greater than the market value on 1 October 2001, and the original purchase price is greater than the market value on this date, the TABC method would result in a higher base cost than simply using the market value or the proceeds from the sale.
This is important because a higher base cost would result in a lower capital gain, and therefore less capital gains tax payable.
Remember, the base cost is not necessarily what was paid for the asset, but is used to calculate the capital gain or loss on disposal of the asset.
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