Question 2
Computation of taxable farming income for the year ended 29 February 2024
Step Description R
Step 1
Sales of livestock 621 000
Grazing fees 26 000
Donation (market value) 9 750
Total Step 1 656 750
Step 2 Less: Exempt farming income –
Step 3 Add: Closing stock (2 150 × 25.82) 55 509
Step 4 Less: Opening stock (market value on commencement) 245 000
Step 5 Less: Livestock purchases (within limit) 125 600
Step 6 Add: Closing stock of produce –
Step 7 Less: Opening stock of produce –
Step 8
Grazing fees 22 500
Fertilizers 4 675
Food for livestock 15 850
Repairs to fencing 2 875
General farming expenses 3 250
Total Step 8 49 150
Step 9 Taxable income from farming operations 292 509
Step 10 Less: Capital development expenditure –
Step 11 Other income (non-farming: machine letting) 9 600
Final Answer: Taxable income from farming operations = R292 509
Non-farming income of R9 600 is added separately to determine total taxable income.