A, B and C are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 1:1:2. They provide the following information from which you are required to compute net income of the firm assuming that salary and interest a
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A, B and C are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 1:1:2. They provide the following information from which you are required to compute net income of the firm assuming that salary and interest are not paid to partners. (i) Net income of the firm in assessment year 2020-21 is (-) ₹ 1,20,000. Out of which unadjusted depreciation is ₹ 40,000. (ii) C retires on 31st May, 2020 from the firm and the other partners carry on the same business. (iii) The income of the firm for the assessment year 2021-22 is ₹ 1,20,000 before adjusting the aforesaid loss and depreciation.
Answer & Explanation:
Section 78(1): Where a change occurs in the constitution of firm, on account of retirement or death of partner, the proportionate loss of the retired or deceased partner shall not be carried forward. However, this section shall not apply in case of unabsorbed depreciation accordingly. Computation of Total Income for the AY 2021-22 Particulars Amount (₹) Amount (₹) Income before adjusting brought forwarded loss and depreciation 1,20,000 Less: Brought forwarded loss (excluding unabsorbed depreciation) 80,000 Less: Loss which cannot be set off (working note 1) (30,000) (50,000) Less: Unabsorbed depreciation (40,000) (90,000) Total Income 30,000 Working Note 1: Computation of share of C in brought forward loss and loss which cannot be set off. Particulars Amount (₹) Total unabsorbed brought forwarded loss 1,20,000 Less: Unabsorbed depreciation 40,000 Brought forwarded loss excluding depreciation 80,000 Share of C in aforesaid loss (₹ 80,000/4 * 2) 40,000 Less: Share of Mr. C in current profit before adjusting brought forwarded loss and depreciation [(₹ 1,20,000/12*2)*2/4] (10,000) Loss which cannot be set-off (30,000)
Topics: Profits and Gains of Business or Profession
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