Ascertain the value of the taxable benefit.

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Kelvin was provided with a partially furnished company-owned accommodation with effect from 16 August 2021. He paid a nominal rent of $2,400 for the period of stay in 2021. The annual value of the property is $96,000. Ascertain the value of the taxable benefit. There are 365 days in the year 2021.
 
Question 6 options:
 

1) 

$50,814
 

2) 

$134,400
 

3) 

$48,414
 

4) 

$132,000
 
 
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Taxable value of the benefit which the employee has received from the employer during the year is computed as per the tax rules and values prescribed by the government.

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Rent paid by employee during the period = $2,400

Employee got the partially furnished accommodation with effect from 16 August 2021

Annual value of the property = $96,000

There are 365 days in the year 2021

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