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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 80,00080{,}000 plus provision made during the year equals tax paid 60,00060{,}000 plus closing balance 95,00095{,}000.

Provision made =60,000+95,000−80,000=75,000= 60{,}000 + 95{,}000 - 80{,}000 = 75{,}000.

This provision made during the year is added back to arrive at net profit before tax and extraordinary items.

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