Company Reconstruction & Taxable Income Computation: 30 flashcards

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1. What is capital reduction (internal reconstruction)?

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A legal and accounting mechanism that shrinks a company's capital base so the balance sheet reflects reality by writing off accumulated losses and fictitious assets.

2. In Devis Ltd., how is the equity share reduction calculated?

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$2000 \times ₹87.50 = ₹1,75,000$

3. In Devis Ltd., how is the preference share reduction calculated?

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$1500 \times ₹50 = ₹75,000$

4. What is the total reduction pool in Devis Ltd. before adding depreciation provision?

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$₹1,75,000 + ₹75,000 = ₹2,50,000$

5. Why is the Depreciation Provision released in Devis Ltd.?

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When Plant and Machinery is written down to ₹75,000, the related depreciation provision of ₹87,500 is no longer needed and is transferred back to the pool.

6. What is the total write-off amount in Devis Ltd.?

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$₹50,000 + ₹1,10,375 + ₹7,250 + ₹1,35,000 = ₹3,02,625$

7. What is the final Capital Reserve in Devis Ltd. after reconstruction?

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₹40,875 (opening ₹36,000 + surplus ₹34,875)

8. What are the Shareholders' Funds in Devis Ltd. after reconstruction?

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₹1,40,875 (Equity ₹25,000 + Preference ₹75,000 + Capital Reserve ₹40,875)

9. What are the Current Liabilities in Devis Ltd. after reconstruction?

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₹93,500 (Sundry Creditors ₹42,500 + Bank Overdraft ₹51,000)

10. What are the Current Assets in Devis Ltd. after reconstruction?

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₹1,09,375 (Stock ₹79,175 + Debtors ₹30,200)

11. Which section of the Companies Act, 2013 governs internal reconstruction?

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Section 66

12. What is the difference between OTR and DTR?

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OTR (Optional Tax Regime) offers lower slab rates but sacrifices most deductions; DTR (Default Tax Regime) allows deductions like Section 80U but has higher slab rates.

13. Under DTR, what deduction is available for 82% disability?

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₹1,25,000 under Section 80U

14. How is Gross Annual Value (GAV) determined for a let-out property?

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GAV = higher of Fair Rent, Municipal Valuation, or Standard Rent

15. Which municipal tax is deductible from GAV?

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Only municipal tax paid by the owner is deductible from GAV, not tax paid by the tenant.

16. What is the standard deduction for a let-out property?

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30% of Net Annual Value (NAV)

17. For a self-occupied property, what is the GAV and interest deduction limit?

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GAV = Nil; interest deduction capped at ₹2,00,000

18. In Mr. Rahul's P&L, what is the depreciation adjustment?

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Depreciation as per IT Rules is ₹50,000 vs books ₹45,000 — difference of ₹5,000 is allowed as extra deduction.

19. How is Provision for Doubtful Debts treated in Mr. Rahul's P&L?

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Provision for doubtful debts is disallowed; only actual bad debts written off (₹2,000) are allowed.

20. Why is 'Gift to Son ₹12,000' disallowed in Mr. Rahul's P&L?

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It is a personal expense, not a business expense.

21. Why is 'Wealth Tax Paid ₹17,000' disallowed in Mr. Rahul's P&L?

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Wealth Tax is disallowed under Income Tax.

22. Why is 'Interest on Capital ₹25,000' disallowed for a sole proprietor?

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Interest on capital is disallowed for a sole proprietor.

23. Which incomes are taxable in Mr. Rahul's case?

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Saving Bank Interest, FD Interest, and Dividend are taxable income heads.

24. What is the equity share reduction percentage in Devis Ltd.?

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87.5% (₹87.50 on ₹100 face value)

25. What is the preference share reduction percentage in Devis Ltd.?

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50% (₹50 on ₹100 face value)

26. Why do equity shareholders bear a higher percentage cut than preference shareholders?

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Equity shareholders are residual owners and rank last for repayment, so they bear a heavier burden.

27. What is the total pool after adding depreciation provision in Devis Ltd.?

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$₹2,50,000 + ₹87,500 = ₹3,37,500$

28. What is the surplus credited to Capital Reserve in Devis Ltd.?

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$₹3,37,500 - ₹3,02,625 = ₹34,875$

29. What is the reconstructed value of Plant and Machinery in Devis Ltd.?

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₹75,000

30. What is the reconstructed value of Leasehold Property in Devis Ltd.?

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₹80,000

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