Explanatory Notes

Taxation (International and Other Provisions) Act 2010

2010 CHAPTER 8

18 March 2010

Commentary on Sections

Part 2: Double taxation relief

Chapter 2: Double taxation relief by way of credit
Section 25: Credit not allowed if relief allowed against overseas tax

94.This section is a priority rule. It is based on section 793A(1) of ICTA.

95.If tax is payable in a non-UK territory but, as a result of a DTA (or of the law of the territory giving effect to a DTA), relief is available in the territory against the tax then, whether or not the relief is in fact used, credit relief is not allowed under section 18(2) in respect of the tax.