Explanatory Notes

Corporation Tax Act 2010

2010 CHAPTER 4

3 March 2010

Introduction

Part 11: Charitable companies etc

Chapter 2: Gifts and other payments
Section 471: Gifts qualifying for gift aid relief: income tax treated as paid

1440.This section deals with the income tax treated as paid when a charitable company receives gift aid donations from individuals. It is based on section 25(10) and (12) of FA 1990. The corresponding rule for income tax is in sections 520 of ITA.

1441.The company is treated as receiving a grossed up amount, and the tax treated as deducted from the gift is treated as paid by the charitable company.