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SCHEDULES

Section 123.

SCHEDULE 22U.K. Prevention of exploitation of [F1SCHEDULE 2 TO ITTOIA 2005 (SO FAR AS RELATING TO OVERLAP PROFIT) ]

Textual Amendments

Part IU.K. Cases I and II of Schedule D

Increase of profits or gains of transitional periodU.K.

1(1)This paragraph applies where, in the case of a trade, profession or vocation carried on by any person—U.K.

(a)paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 20 to the M1Finance Act 1994 applies without the modification made by paragraph 2(3) of that Schedule; and

(b)any amount which is included in the profits or gains of the transitional period would not have been so included if—

(i)any relevant change made by that person had not been made; or

(ii)any relevant transaction entered into by that person had not been entered into.

(2)Subject to sub-paragraph (3) below, the said paragraph 2(2) shall have effect as if the reference to the appropriate percentage of the aggregate of the amounts there mentioned were a reference to the aggregate of—

(a)that percentage of each of those amounts; and

(b)1.25 times the complementary percentage of each of the amounts falling within sub-paragraph (1)(b) above.

(3)Sub-paragraph (2) above does not apply where—

(a)the aggregate of the amounts falling within sub-paragraph (1)(b) above is less than such amount as may be prescribed by regulations made by the Board;

(b)the proportion which the aggregate of those amounts bears to the aggregate of the amounts mentioned in the said paragraph 2(2) is less than such proportion as may be so prescribed; or

(c)the appropriate percentage of the turnover for the transitional period is less than such amount as may be so prescribed;

and regulations under this sub-paragraph may make as respects trades or professions carried on by persons in partnership provision different from that made as respects trades, professions or vocations carried on by individuals.

(4)In this paragraph—

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Increase of profits or gains of transitional overlap periodU.K.

3(1)This paragraph applies where, in the case of a trade, profession or vocation carried on by any person—U.K.

(a)[F3paragraph 52 of Schedule 2 to the Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (“ITTOIA 2005”)] applies; and

(b)any amount which is included in the transitional overlap profit would not have been so included if—

(i)any relevant change made by that person had not been made; or

(ii)any relevant transaction entered into by that person had not been entered into.

(2)Subject to sub-paragraph (3) below, [F4paragraph 52 of that Schedule] shall have effect as if the reference to the transitional overlap profit were a reference to the amount (if any) by which that profit exceeds 1.25 times the aggregate of the amounts falling within sub-paragraph (1)(b) above.

(3)Sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 1 above shall apply for the purposes of this paragraph as it applies for the purposes of that paragraph but subject to the following modifications, namely—

(a)the reference to the aggregate of the amounts mentioned in the said paragraph 2(2) shall have effect as a reference to the transitional overlap profit; and

(b)the reference to the appropriate percentage of the turnover for the transitional period shall have effect as a reference to the appropriate percentage of the turnover for the transitional overlap period.

(4)In this paragraph—

Textual Amendments

F3Words in Sch. 22 para. 3(1)(a) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 883(1), Sch. 1 para. 484(3)(a) (with Sch. 2)

F4Words in Sch. 22 para. 3(2) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 883(1), Sch. 1 para. 484(3)(b) (with Sch. 2)

F5Words in Sch. 22 para. 3(4) inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 883(1), Sch. 1 para. 484(3)(c) (with Sch. 2)

F6Words in Sch. 22 para. 3(4) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 883(1), Sch. 1 para. 484(3)(d) (with Sch. 2)

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5(1)This paragraph applies where, in the case of a trade or profession carried on by any person in partnership with other persons—U.K.

(a)[F8paragraph 52 of Schedule 2 to ITTOIA 2005] applies with or without the modification made by paragraph 3(2) above;

(b)a claim is made under section 353 of the Taxes Act 1988 (relief for interest: general provision) in respect of interest on a loan to defray money contributed or advanced by him (“the partner”) to the partnership; and

(c)sub-paragraph (2) below applies to any of the money so contributed or advanced.

(2)This sub-paragraph applies to money so contributed or advanced unless it was contributed or advanced wholly or mainly—

(a)for bona fide commercial reasons; or

(b)for a purpose other than the reduction of the partnership’s borrowings for a relevant period.

(3)Subject to sub-paragraph (4) below, [F9paragraph 52 of Schedule 2 to ITTOIA 2005] shall have effect as if the reference to the transitional overlap profit were a reference to the difference between that profit and the amount of interest paid by the partner in respect of the transitional overlap period on money to which sub-paragraph (2) above applies.

(4)Sub-paragraph (3) above does not apply where—

(a)the loan was made before 1st April 1994; or

(b)the aggregate amount of interest paid as mentioned in that sub-paragraph is less than such amount as may be prescribed by regulations made by the Board.

(5)In this paragraph—

Textual Amendments

F8Words in Sch. 22 para. 5(1) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 883(1), Sch. 1 para. 484(5)(a) (with Sch. 2)

F9Words in Sch. 22 para. 5(3) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 883(1), Sch. 1 para. 484(5)(b) (with Sch. 2)

F10Words in Sch. 22 para. 5(5) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 883(1), Sch. 1 para. 484(5)(c) (with Sch. 2)

Part IIU.K. Cases III, IV and V of Schedule D

Increase of trade etc. profits or gains arising in 1995-96 and 1996-97U.K.

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Textual Amendments

Increase of trade etc. profits or gains arising in transitional overlap periodU.K.

7(1)This paragraph applies where, in the case of any income derived by any person from the carrying on by him of a trade, profession or vocation—U.K.

(a)[F12paragraph 53 of Schedule 2 to ITTOIA 2005] applies; and

(b)any amount which is included in the transitional overlap profit would not have been so included if—

(i)any relevant change made by that person had not been made; or

(ii)any relevant transaction entered into by that person had not been entered into.

(2)Subject to sub-paragraph (3) below, [F13paragraph 53 of that Schedule] shall have effect as if the reference to the transitional overlap profit were a reference to the amount (if any) by which that profit exceeds 1.25 times the aggregate of the amounts falling within sub-paragraph (1)(b) above.

(3)Sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 1 above shall apply for the purposes of this paragraph as it applies for the purposes of that paragraph but subject to the following modifications, namely—

(a)the reference to the aggregate of the amounts mentioned in the said paragraph 2(2) shall have effect as a reference to the transitional overlap profit; and

(b)the reference to the appropriate percentage of the turnover for the transitional period shall have effect as a reference to the appropriate percentage of the turnover for the transitional overlap period.

(4)In this paragraph—

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Increase of interest arising in 1995-96 and 1996-97U.K.

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Increase of other income arising in 1995-96 and 1996-97U.K.

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Part IIIU.K. Procedural and other provisions

Time limits for purposes of paragraphs 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 to 10U.K.

11(1)Nothing in subsection (2) or (3) of section 29 of the Management Act (as substituted by section 191 of the M3Finance Act 1994) shall prevent an assessment being made under subsection (1) of that section in any case where—U.K.

(a)the loss of tax there mentioned is attributable to any failure to give effect to any of paragraphs 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 to 10 above; and

(b)at the time when the assessment is made, the condition mentioned in sub-paragraph (3) below is fulfilled.

(2)Nothing in subsection (3) or (4) of section 30B of the Management Act (amendment of [F17partnership return] where loss of tax discovered) shall prevent an amendment being made under subsection (1) of that section in any case where—

(a)the omission, deficiency or excess there mentioned is attributable to any failure to give effect to any of paragraphs 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 to 10 above; and

(b)at the time when the amendment is made, the condition mentioned in sub-paragraph (3) below is fulfilled.

(3)The condition referred to in sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) above is that either—

(a)[F18a return under section 8 or 8A of the Management Act (personal or trustee return)] or, as the case may require, a [F19partnership return] has been made for the year 1997-98 and that [F20return] is still capable of being amended; or

[F21(b) no such return has been so made.]

Textual Amendments

F17Words in Sch. 22 para. 11(2) substituted (11.5.2001) by 2001 c. 9, s. 88, Sch. 29 para. 37(1)(2)

F18Words in Sch. 22 para. 11(3)(a) substituted (11.5.2001) by 2001 c. 9, s. 88, Sch. 29 para. 37(1)(3)(a)(i)

F19Words in Sch. 22 para. 11(3)(a) substituted (11.5.2001) by 2001 c. 9, s. 88, Sch. 29 para. 37(1)(3)(a)(ii)

F20Words in Sch. 22 para. 11(3)(a) substituted (11.5.2001) by 2001 c. 9, s. 88, Sch. 29 para. 37(1)(3)(a)(iii)

F21Sch. 22 para. 11(3)(b) substituted (11.5.2001) by 2001 c. 9, s. 88, Sch. 29 para. 37(1)(3)(b)

Marginal Citations

Advance notice for purposes of paragraphs 3, 5 and 7U.K.

12(1)An officer of the Board shall not so amend [F22a return under section 8 or 8A of the Management Act (personal or trustee return)] as to give effect to paragraph 3, 5 or 7 above unless a notice stating—U.K.

(a)in the case of paragraph 3 or 7 above, the aggregate of the amounts falling within sub-paragraph (1)(b) of that paragraph; and

(b)in the case of paragraph 5 above, the aggregate amount of interest paid as mentioned in sub-paragraph (3) of that paragraph,

is given by such an officer at a time when the condition mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) below is fulfilled.

(2)The condition referred to in sub-paragraph (1) above is that either—

(a)[F23a return under section 8 or 8A of the Management Act (personal or trustee return)] has been made for the year 1998-99 and [F24that return] is still capable of being amended; or

[F25(b)no such return has been so made.]

(3)Subject to sub-paragraph (4) below, a notice under sub-paragraph (1) above shall be conclusive of the matters stated in it.

(4)An appeal may be brought against a notice under sub-paragraph (1) above at any time within the period of 30 days beginning with the date on which the notice is given.

(5)Subject to sub-paragraph (6) below, the provisions of the Management Act relating to appeals shall have effect in relation to an appeal under sub-paragraph (4) above as they have effect in relation to an appeal against an assessment to tax.

(6)On an appeal under sub-paragraph (4) above, section 50(6) to (8) of the Management Act (procedure on appeals) shall not apply but the Commissioners may—

(a)if it appears to them that the matters stated in the notice under sub-paragraph (1) above are correct, confirm the notice; or

(b)if it does not so appear to them, set aside or modify the notice accordingly.

Textual Amendments

F22Words in Sch. 22 para. 12(1) substituted (11.5.2001) by 2001 c. 9, s. 88, Sch. 29 para. 37(4)

F23Words in Sch. 22 para. 12(2)(a) substituted (11.5.2001) by 2001 c. 9, s. 88, Sch. 29 para. 37(5)(a)(i)

F24Words in Sch. 22 para. 12(2)(a) substituted (11.5.2001) by 2001 c. 9, s. 88, Sch. 29 para. 37(5)(a)(ii)

F25Sch. 22 para. 12(2)(b) substituted (11.5.2001) by 2001 c. 9, s. 88, Sch. 29 para. 37(5)(b)

Penalties not to apply in certain casesU.K.

13(1)Where a relevant return (as originally made) states—U.K.

(a)that paragraph 1, 3 or 4 above applies in the case of a trade, profession or vocation carried on by any person; or

(b)that paragraph 7 or 8 above applies in the case of any income derived by any person from the carrying on by him of a trade, profession or vocation,

sub-paragraph (2) of that paragraph shall have effect, in its application to any amounts stated in the return (as so made) to fall within sub-paragraph (1)(b) of that paragraph or, in the case of paragraph 4 or 8 above, to be amounts which would have fallen within sub-paragraph (1)(b) of the preceding paragraph, as if the words “1.25 times” were omitted.

(2)Where a relevant return (as originally made) states—

(a)that paragraph 6 above applies in the case of any income derived by any person from the carrying on by him of a trade, profession or vocation; or

(b)that paragraph 9 or 10 above applies in the case of any income arising to any person from any source,

sub-paragraph (2) of that paragraph shall have effect, in its application to any amounts stated in the return (as so made) to fall within sub-paragraph (1)(b) of that paragraph, as if for the words “62.5 per cent.” there were substituted the words “ 50 per cent ”.

(3)In this paragraph—

Part IVU.K. Interpretation

Relevant changes for purposes of paragraphs 1, 3, 6 and 7U.K.

14(1)Any accounting change or change of business practice is a relevant change for the purposes of [F26paragraphs 1, 3 and 7] above unless—U.K.

(a)the change is made exclusively for bona fide commercial reasons; or

(b)the obtaining of a tax advantage is not the main benefit that could reasonably be expected to arise from the making of the change.

(2)In this paragraph “accounting change”—

(a)does not include any change of accounting date which brings the end of the basis period for the year 1996-97 closer to 5th April 1997; but

(b)subject to that, means any change of accounting date or other modification of an accounting policy or any substitution of one such policy for another.

(3)In this paragraph “change of business practice” means any change in an established practice of trade, profession or vocation carried on by any person—

(a)as to the timing of any of the following, namely—

(i)the supply of goods or services, the invoicing of customers or clients and the collection of outstanding debts; and

(ii)the obtaining of goods or services, the incurring of business expenses and the settlement of outstanding debts; or

(b)as to the obtaining or making of payments in advance or payments on account.

Textual Amendments

F26Words in Sch. 22 para. 14(1) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 883(1), Sch. 1 para. 484(9) (with Sch. 2)

Relevant transactions for purposes of paragraphs 1, 3, 6 and 7U.K.

15U.K.Any self-cancelling transaction or transaction with a connected person is a relevant transaction for the purposes of [F27paragraphs 1, 3 and 7] above unless—

(a)the transaction is entered into exclusively for bona fide commercial reasons; or

(b)the obtaining of a tax advantage is not the main benefit that could reasonably be expected to arise from the entering into of the transaction.

Textual Amendments

16(1)An agreement by which the person by whom a trade, profession or vocation is carried on agrees to sell or transfer trading stock or work in progress is a self-cancelling transaction for the purposes of paragraph 15 above if by the same or any collateral agreement that person—U.K.

(a)agrees to buy back or re-acquire the trading stock or work in progress; or

(b)acquires or grants an option, which is subsequently exercised, for him to buy back or re-acquire the trading stock or work in progress.

(2)In sub-paragraph (1) above—

and references in that sub-paragraph to the sale or transfer of work in progress shall include references to the sale or transfer of any benefits and rights which accrue, or might reasonably be expected to accrue, from the carrying out of the work.

17(1)For the purposes of paragraph 15 above, any question whether the person by whom a trade, profession or vocation is carried on is connected with another person shall be determined in accordance with sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) below.U.K.

(2)An individual carrying on a trade, profession or vocation is connected with another person if they are connected with each other within the meaning of section 839 of the Taxes Act 1988 (disregarding for this purpose the exception in subsection (4) of that section).

(3)Persons carrying on a trade or profession in partnership are connected with an individual if he controls the partnership.

(4)Persons carrying on a trade or profession in partnership are connected with a company if the company controls the partnership or the same person controls both the company and the partnership.

(5)Persons carrying on a trade or profession in partnership are connected with persons carrying on another trade or profession in partnership if the same person controls both partnerships.

(6)In this paragraph—

(a)“control” shall be construed—

(i)in relation to a company, in accordance with section 416 of the Taxes Act 1988;

(ii)in relation to a partnership, in accordance with section 840 of that Act; and

(b)any reference to a person controlling a company or partnership is a reference to his doing so either alone or with one or more persons connected with him.

Relevant arrangements for purposes of paragraph 9U.K.

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Relevant arrangements for purposes of paragraph 10U.K.

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Relevant transactions for purposes of paragraph 10U.K.

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GeneralU.K.

21(1)In this Schedule “turnover”, in relation to a trade, profession or vocation, means the amounts derived from the provision of goods or services falling within its ordinary activities, after deduction of trade discounts and value added tax.U.K.

(2)Obtaining a tax advantage shall not be regarded as a bona fide commercial reason for the purposes of this Schedule.