Answered: On August 15, 2021, Ms. Mones sold a…

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

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On August 15, 2021, Ms. Mones sold a 500-square meter residential house and lot for P3,000,000. The house was acquired in 2006 at P2,000,000. The Assessor's fair market values of the house and lot, respectively, wer P1,500,000 and P1,000,000. The zonal value of the lot was P5,000 per square meter. What is the capital gains tax?

a.P150,000 b.P240,000 c.P180,000 d.P120,000

Definition Definition Tax imposed by the government on the "gain" or increase in the value of an asset at the time of its sale by the owner. Capital gain is computed based on the purchase price and sale price of the asset. If the sale price of the asset is more than the purchase price, there is a gain on the sale of asset. A tax is imposed on such gain in accordance with the applicable tax rates at the time of sale.

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