Question : If Net profit after tax is the starting point then which of the following items will be deducted to arrive at Net profit before tax and extraordinary items?
Option 1: Dividend (Final or Proposed) paid during the year
Option 2: Transfer to Reserves (Say DRR, General Reserve)
Option 3: Provision forTax made during the year
Option 4: Refund of income Tax
Correct Answer: Refund of income Tax
Solution :
Answer =
Refund of Income tax
If net profit after tax is the starting point, then to arrive at net profit before tax and extraordinary items, the refund of income tax would be deducted. This adjustment reflects the reversal of tax payments made, effectively reducing the tax expense. Because a refund of Income Tax is Extraordinary income. Extraordinary items credited as income to Statement of Profit and Loss.
Hence, the correct option is 4.