2.1 VAT
2.1.1 Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets - NSC Accounting - Question 2 - 2017 - Paper 1
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2.1 VAT
2.1.1 Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the word(s) next to the question number ((a)–(d)) in the ANSWER BOOK.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:2.1 VAT
2.1.1 Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets - NSC Accounting - Question 2 - 2017 - Paper 1
Step 1
(a) VAT paid to a service provider for the purchase of goods is regarded as (input VAT/output VAT)
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The correct answer is Input VAT, as it refers to the VAT a business can reclaim on goods and services purchased for business use.
Step 2
(b) A (debit/credit) balance in the VAT Control Account reflects the final amount payable to SARS.
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The correct answer is Credit, because a credit balance indicates that the business has more output VAT than input VAT to pay to SARS.
Step 3
(c) VAT on drawings of stock will (increase/decrease) the VAT payable to SARS.
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The correct answer is Increase, since VAT on drawings is considered output VAT and will raise the total VAT payable.
Step 4
(d) VAT will not be accounted for by the business on payment of (salaries/electricity).
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The correct answer is Salaries, as VAT is not applicable to salary payments.
Step 5
2.1.2 Calculate the VAT amounts.
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