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 preparing 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 preparing cash flow statement?
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 2
Prepare the Provision for Taxation Account. Opening balance plus provision made during the year equals tax paid plus closing balance .
Provision made .
This provision made during the year is added back to arrive at net profit before tax and extraordinary items.
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