In: Accounting
Q.7 Mohsin has been working at the head office of Lewis
Consulting, Inc. (LCI) situated in New York, USA. On 1 January
20X8, LCI had established its branch office in Pakistan and had
sent Mohsin for two years as Country Manager for looking after the
Pakistan operations.
During the tax year 20X9, apart from salary income, Mohsin
earned/received the following amounts:
• On 15 December 20X8, he conducted a seminar in USA for a fee of
USD 18,000. On his request, the event manager transferred the
amount (net of tax) directly to his personal bank account in
Islamabad on 10 January 20X9.
• On 31 May 20X9, he earned income from his business established in
USA and brought 40% of the income to Pakistan.
Required: Under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001:
(i) State the residential status of Mohsin for the tax year 20X8.
(02)
(ii) Discuss the taxability of his foreign source incomes for the
tax year 20X9.
2008 2009 x