3.1 VAT CONCEPTS
Change the underlined parts in the following sentences to make the statements TRUE - NSC Accounting - Question 3 - 2016 - Paper 1
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3.1 VAT CONCEPTS
Change the underlined parts in the following sentences to make the statements TRUE. Write the answer next to the question number (3.1.1–3.1.3) in t... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:3.1 VAT CONCEPTS
Change the underlined parts in the following sentences to make the statements TRUE - NSC Accounting - Question 3 - 2016 - Paper 1
Step 1
3.1.1 Input VAT is VAT charged to customers.
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Input VAT is actually VAT charged by suppliers to businesses. Thus, the correct term should be Output VAT.
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3.1.2 VAT is payable to the South African Reserve Bank.
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The VAT is payable to the South African Revenue Services (SARS).
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3.1.3 VAT is charged at 14% on fruits and vegetables.
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VAT on certain food items is charged at 0%.
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Calculate the correct amount of VAT the business has to pay. Show ALL workings.
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The initial VAT amount reported is R43,820.
Calculate the total VAT adjustments:
Missing sales invoices: R10,830 (including VAT)
Damaged goods returned to suppliers: R16,600 (excluding VAT), VAT = R16,600 × 14/114 = R2,040