What is allowable deduction in the computation of adjusted profit (Section 20 of CITA)?

To compute the adjusted profit for Fortunes Nigeria Limited for the year ended 31 December 2007, we start with the net profit as per the financial statements and make adjustments for expenses that are either disallowed or allowed for tax purposes under Section 20 of the Companies Income Tax Act (CITA). Computation of Adjusted Profit for Fortunes Nigeria Limited For the year ended 31 December 2007 Step 1: Start with the Net Profit for the year as per the financial statements. Net Profit for the year = N 10,885 Step 2: Add back expenses that were deducted in the financial statements but are disallowed for tax purposes when computing adjusted profit. • Depreciation: This is an accounting provision for the wear and tear of assets and is not an allowable expense for tax purposes. Instead, capital allowances are granted separately. Depreciation = N 650 • Gifts and donations: Generally, gifts and donations are not allowable deductions in the computation of adjusted profit. While donations to approved bodies may be deductible from assessable profit (subject to limits), they are added back for adjusted profit calculation. Gifts and donations = N 1,350 Step 3: Calculate the total disallowed expenses to be added back. Total Disallowed Expenses = Depreciation + Gifts and donations Total Disallowed Expenses = N 650 + N 1,350 Total Disallowed Expenses = N 2,000 Step 4: Compute the Adjusted Profit by adding the total disallowed expenses to the Net Profit. Adjusted Profit = Net Profit for the year + Total Disallowed Expenses Adjusted Profit = N 10,885 + N 2,000 Adjusted Profit = N 12,885 The adjusted profit for Fortunes Nigeria Limited for the year ended 31 December 2007 is N 12,885. That's 2 down. 3 left today — send the next one.