The 'Dividend Distribution Tax' (DDT) was abolished and dividend now taxed in hands of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Dividend Distribution Tax' (DDT) was abolished and dividend now taxed in hands of:
A. Both
B. No tax
C. Company
D. Shareholder
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
From FY 2020-21, DDT was abolished; dividend is taxable in the hands of shareholders.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
The 'Related Party Disclosures' (Ind AS 24) requires disclosure of:
A. Key management compensation, related party relationships, and transactions
B. Only parent-subsidiary
C. Only sales transactions
D. Only borrowing

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Ind AS 24 requires comprehensive disclosures.

Question #2
S1: Marginal cost is the sum of prime cost and variable overheads. S2: Marginal cost includes fixed overheads. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S1 only
B. S2 only
C. Neither S1 nor S2
D. Both S1 and S2

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Marginal cost represents the total variable cost of production, which is Prime Cost (Direct Material + Direct Labor + Direct Expenses) plus Variable Overheads. It strictly excludes fixed overheads. S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect.

Question #3
A and B are partners sharing profits 3:2. C is admitted for 1/5th share, which he acquires equally from A and B. The new profit-sharing ratio is:
A. 5:3:2
B. 9:6:5
C. 3:2:1
D. 4:3:2

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A's new share = 3/5 - 1/10 = 5/10, B's new = 2/5 - 1/10 = 3/10, C's = 2/10. Ratio 5:3:2.