Part 2Trading income

F1Chapter 11ATrade profits: changes in trading stock

Other disposals not made in the course of trade

172DDisposals not made in the course of trade

(1)

This section applies if—

(a)

trading stock of a trade is disposed of otherwise than in the course of a trade, and

(b)

section 172B does not apply.

(2)

In calculating the profits of the trade—

(a)

the amount which the stock disposed of would have realised if sold in the open market at the time of the disposal is brought into account as the receipt, and

(b)

any consideration obtained for it is left out of account.

(3)

The receipt is treated as arising on the date of the disposal.

(4)

This section is subject to section 172F.