Is the following revenue expenditure or capital expenditure in the context of government budget? Give reason.
  1. Expenditure on collection of taxes.
  2. Expenditure on purchasing computers.
CBSE DELHI - SET 3 2014
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  1. Expenditure on collection of taxes is revenue expenditure because it neither creates any asset nor reduces any liability.
  2. Expenditure on purchasing computers is capital expenditure because it creates assets.
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