27/11/2023
IPSAS 23 - REVENUE FROM NON-EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS (TAXES AND TRANSFERS)
When & How to Governments recognise Revenue?
Government Revenues are 2 Types
Exchange Revenue
Non-Exchange Revenue - Taxes - Transfers
Taxes are economic benefits or services potentially compulsorily paid or payable to public sector entities, in accordance with laws and/or regulations, established to provide revenue to the government.
Taxes - when to recognise
1. An asset will be recognized for taxes when the event happens and recognition criteria are met.
2. Taxes can be recognized as an asset if it is likely that resources will come in and their value can be measured.
3. The likelihood is determined based on available evidence, including disclosure by the taxpayer.
4. Taxes are not considered contributions from owners and don't give taxpayers rights to future benefits, excess assets, or ownership in the
government.
The Taxable Event
The taxable event is the event that the government, legislature, or other authority has determined will be subject to taxation. The entity reviews local tax laws to determine taxable events for different taxes. The taxable event for various taxes are:
a) Income tax is earning assessable income during the taxation period.
b) Value-added tax is undertaking taxable activity during the taxation period. c) Goods and services tax is on buying or selling taxable goods and services.
d) Customs duty is moving dutiable goods or services across customs boundaries.
e) Death duty is when a person owning taxable property passes away.
f) Property tax is when the tax is levied or the period for which tax is levied.
Advance Receipts of Taxes
Advance tax receipts are treated similarly to other advance receipts and the liability is only recognized once the taxable event takes place, at the discharge of liability, revenue is recognized.
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