
Alex plc is preparing its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Its initial trial balance shows the following balances:
Tax payable as at 1 January 2023 £2,091
Tax paid regarding 2022 in 2023 (as finally agreed with HMRC) £1,762
The estimated tax due for the year ended 13 December 2022 is £2,584.
In Alex plc’s income statement for the year ended 31 December 2023 the figure for tax expense will be?
Select ONE answer:
- £1,269
- £2,255
- £2,584
- £2,913
Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:
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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.
The answer is 2
- Notcorrect
- Correct ==> Dr Bank Payments £1,762 + Bal c/d £2,584 = Total £4,386 – Cr Balance B/D £2,091 == > I/S £2,255
- Not correct
- Not correct

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