Tax paid to authorities on behalf of shareholders on dividends is charged:
ATo current tax expense
BTo equity with dividends
CTo goodwill account
DTo other income lines
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. To equity with dividends
Such a withholding amount is treated as part of the dividends, so it is charged to equity.
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