In a cash flow statement, the balance sheet shows Provision for Taxation of Rs. 80,000 and Rs. 95,000 for the year 2023-24 and 2024-25 respectively. Tax paid during the year 2024-25 is Rs. 60,000. What will be the amount of tax to be added while calculating net profit before tax and extra ordinary items?
In a cash flow statement, the balance sheet shows Provision for Taxation of Rs. 80,000 and Rs. 95,000 for the year 2023-24 and 2024-25 respectively. Tax paid during the year 2024-25 is Rs. 60,000. What will be the amount of tax to be added while calculating net profit before tax and extra ordinary items?
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 2
The figure added back is the provision made during the year, not the tax paid. Provision made closing provision tax paid opening provision .
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