Question 2a
Marking Guide
(a) Explanations
Chargeable gain on the sale of the Simpson Building 2
Post-tax proceeds on the sale of the Simpson Building 1
Taxation of dividend from Zephyr Ltd 1
Substantial shareholding exemption 2·5
Degrouping charge 2
No non-errors identified 1
Calculation
Chargeable gain on the sale of the Simpson Building 1·5
Other matters 1·5
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12·5