Ermakova, M. S. Procedure for Accounting Profit Tax in the Accounting Policy of an Agricultural Holding

Abstract: The author of the article provides a definition of the agricultural holding as a complex organizational structure where each member performs his specific functions and tasks in order to support the flow of the production and financial cycle, to increase the total gains and raise the general profitability of a company. The author of the article describes special features of taxation of agricultural holding companies which means that each independent member of the holding must be regarded as a taxpayer. The head company is an individual taxpayer, too, that is responsible for paying corporate taxes and levies and management of the taxation process at the same time. The head company and affiliate (dependent) companies are equally and mutually liable for the non-payment of taxes. The author also offers a definition of the accounting policy for taxation purposes of an agricultural holding. The author also describes the main elements of accounting policy of an agricultural holding regard their profit tax. The author defines incentive rates for the profit tax paid by agricultural enterprises and describes how tax amounts are distributed among budgets. The author also discusses advantages and disadvantages of using the general and special taxation regimes.

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