Explanatory Notes

Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005

2005 CHAPTER 5

24 March 2005

Commentary on Sections

Part 4: Savings and investment income

Chapter 9: Gains from contracts for life insurance etc.
Calculating gains: general
Section 493: The value of a policy or contract

1947.The value of a policy or contract is determined by reference to the particular kind of event. This section is based on sections 541, 542, 543, and 545 of ICTA, and section 79 of FA 1997.

1948.Subsections (1) and (2) provide for the value in the majority of events.

1949.In relation to the reference in subsection (6) to connected persons, see section 878 of this Act (which applies section 839 of ICTA).