A director in a parastatal earns 1600000 naira per annum. His wife died three years ago leaving him with four young children.How much tax does he pay if he claims an allowance of 24000 naira for insurance premiums?
no idea, but it appears he does get to deduct 4*24,000 = 96,000 from his income.
or 5*24,000 if he gets to include his own premiums.
Well, as a director in a parastatal, he earns quite the "director's cut" of 1600000 naira per annum. Now, with four young children running around, he definitely deserves some tax relief! If he claims an allowance of 24000 naira for insurance premiums, it would help reduce his taxable income. So, let's do some clown math, shall we?
Taxable income = Annual Salary - Allowance
Taxable income = 1600000 naira - 24000 naira
Now, we are left with the taxable income. To calculate the tax, we need to know the tax rates for different income brackets. Since you didn't provide those rates, I'm afraid I can't give you an exact answer. But hey, let's make a wild guess! How about...1 million naira? Yes, that seems reasonable!
So, if his taxable income is around 1 million naira (again, just a wild guess), he might have to pay a clownish amount of tax. But remember, this is just an estimate! Actual tax calculations may vary.
To calculate the tax amount, we need to use the income tax rates for Nigeria. As of 2021, the income tax rates for individuals in Nigeria are as follows:
- 7% on the first ₦300,000 of annual income
- 11% on the next ₦300,000
- 15% on the next ₦500,000
- 19% on the next ₦500,000
- 21% on the next ₦1,600,000
- 24% on the next ₦3,200,000
- 24% on any income above ₦4,800,000
To calculate the tax payable, we need to determine the taxable income by subtracting the insurance premium allowance from the director's annual salary.
Taxable Income = Annual Salary - Insurance Premium Allowance
Taxable Income = ₦1,600,000 - ₦24,000
Taxable Income = ₦1,576,000
Now we can calculate the income tax payable using the income tax rates.
Tax Payable = 7% on the first ₦300,000 + 11% on the next ₦300,000 + 15% on the next ₦500,000 + 19% on the next ₦500,000 + 21% on the next ₦1,576,000
Tax Payable = (0.07 * ₦300,000) + (0.11 * ₦300,000) + (0.15 * ₦500,000) + (0.19 * ₦500,000) + (0.21 * ₦1,576,000)
Tax Payable = ₦40,500 + ₦33,000 + ₦75,000 + ₦95,000 + ₦330,960
Tax Payable = ₦574,460
Therefore, the director would need to pay ₦574,460 as income tax.
To calculate the tax paid by the director in this scenario, we need to consider the relevant tax rates and allowances applicable in their country or jurisdiction. Since you haven't specified a specific country, I will provide a general explanation of how tax is calculated based on income and allowances.
Here are the general steps to calculate the tax:
1. Determine the taxable income: Start with the director's annual salary of 1,600,000 naira. From this, subtract any allowable deductions or allowances, such as the insurance premium allowance. In this case, the allowance is 24,000 naira.
Taxable Income = Annual Salary - Allowances
Taxable Income = 1,600,000 naira - 24,000 naira
2. Apply the relevant tax brackets and rates: Tax brackets indicate the various income ranges and the corresponding tax rates. Different countries have different tax brackets and rates. For example, there might be a certain rate for income up to a particular threshold, and a different rate for income above that threshold.
Determine the tax bracket that the director's taxable income falls into and identify the corresponding tax rate for that bracket.
3. Calculate the tax liability: Multiply the taxable income by the applicable tax rate to determine the tax liability.
Tax Liability = Taxable Income x Tax Rate
Remember, tax rates and allowances can vary depending on the country and specific tax laws in place. Without this information, it is not possible to provide an accurate calculation of the director's tax liability. I would recommend consulting the tax laws and regulations of the specific country or seeking the assistance of a qualified tax professional to calculate the tax amount accurately.