Section 52: Exclusion of double relief for interest
219.This section prevents a deduction for interest paid if the taxpayer claims relief under section 353 of ICTA. It is based on section 368(4) and (6) of ICTA.
220.The section will apply in the limited circumstances in which it is possible to claim relief for interest paid under section 353 of ICTA and as a deduction in calculating trade profits. This is likely only if the claim under section 353 of ICTA satisfies the qualifying conditions in section 359 of ICTA (loan to buy machinery or plant). Such relief is given in the tax year in which the interest is paid.
221.Alternatively, if the normal trade profit rules are met, the interest may qualify as a trading deduction. Such a deduction would be allowed on the normal accruals basis.
222.The section is mirrored by section 368(3) of ICTA which prevents a claim under section 353 of ICTA if the interest has been allowed as a trading deduction.
223.Subsection (5) gives the rule for deciding when relief under section 353 of ICTA has been given. It uses the definition of “finally determined” in section 43C(4) of TMA. See Change 12 in Annex 1.
