Question

1. Mr A Cheung was employed by an investment company as an accountant on the following terms: a. 2 years contract from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2019 b. Monthly salary: $25,000 per month plus one month bonus payable on 31 December every year (no pro rata). C. Contract gratuity of $75,000 payable upon completion of the contract. He did not apply to have the gratuity spread back. During his employment with the investment company, he also received the following: Year ended 31 March 19 1 April 19 to 30 June 19 Passage allowance (Notei) Meal allowance Travelling allowance (Note ii) 30,000 40,000 12,000 10,000 20,000 3,000 Notes: (1) Mr A Cheung spent $20,000 on overseas travelling during the year ended 31 March 2019, but the amount of $10,000 for the period 1 April 2019 to 30 June 2019 was not spent. (ii) The allowance was granted to subsidize Mr A Cheung's home to office travelling expenses. Mr A Cheung's brother was also working in the same company and both were entitled to subsidized accommodation provided by the company. With their mutual agreement, Mr A Cheung shared the accommodation with his brother, and the employer deducted $1,000 each from the monthly salary as rent Mr A Cheung left the investment company after the completion of the contract and joined a trading company as accounting manager on 1 July 2019. He also moved out of the previous accommodation and purchased his own flat for residence. Mr A Cheung received the following income from the trading company for the period 1 July 2019 to 31 March 2020: (1) Salary: $450,000

Answer 1

Taxable Income of Mr A Cheung

Assessment Year 2018-19

Monthly Salary 25000 x 9 ( July 2017- March 2018) = 225000

Bonus on 31st Dec 2017 = 25000

Total Taxable Income for AY 2018- 19 = $ 250000

Assessment Year 2019-20

Monthly Salary 25000 x 12 ( April 2018 - March 2019) =$ 300000

Bonus on 31st Dec 2018 = $ 25000

Allowances = $ 82000

Less: Transport Allowances Exempt = $ 12000 = $ 70000   

Total Taxable Income for AY 2019- 20 = $ 395000