WKL LtdIs a Canadian-Controlled Private Corporation Operating a Small Land-Development Business
WKL Ltd.is a Canadian-controlled private corporation operating a small land-development business.In June 2020, the company acquired a license to manufacture pre-fab homes and began operations immediately.Financial information for the 2020 taxation year is outlined below:
WKL's profit before income taxes for the year ended November 30, 2020, was $245,000, as follows:
The loss on sale of property resulted from two transactions.On October 1, 2020, WKL sold all of its shares of Q Ltd., a 100% subsidiary, for $100,000.(The shares were acquired seven years ago for $80,000.) Also, during the year, WKL sold some of its vehicles for $25,000.The vehicles originally cost $50,000 and had a book value of $48,000 at the time of sale.New vehicles were obtained under a lease arrangement.
The 2019 corporate tax return shows the following ending UCC balances:
WKL occupies leased premises under a seven-year lease agreement that began three years ago.At the time, WKL spent $60,000 to improve the premises.The lease agreement gives WKL the option to renew the lease for two three-year periods.WKL began manufacturing pre-fab homes on June 1, 2020.At that time, it acquired the following:
Accounting amortization in 2020 amounted to $60,000.
WKL normally acquires raw land, which it then develops into building lots for resale to individuals or housing contractors.In 2020, it sold part of its undeveloped land inventory to another developer for $400,000.The sale realized a profit of $80,000, which is included in the land-development income above.The proceeds consisted of $40,000 in cash, with the balance payable in five annual instalments beginning in 2021.
Travel and entertainment expense includes the following:
Legal and accounting expense includes the following:
Required:
A) Calculate WKL's net income for tax purposes for the 2020 taxation year.
B) Explain why the $3,000 accounting loss on the sale of properties differs from any tax gains/losses from part A.Prepare a journal entry in your answer.
(Adapted from "Problem Eleven" from Chapter Six of previous editions of the textbook)
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