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Chapter 18U.K.Post-cessation receipts

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Pt. 2 Ch. 18 applied (with modifications) (22.7.2020) by Finance Act 2020 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 2(3)(a)

IntroductionU.K.

241Professions and vocationsU.K.

The provisions of this Chapter apply to professions and vocations as they apply to trades.

Charge to tax on post-cessation receiptsU.K.

242Charge to tax on post-cessation receiptsU.K.

Income tax is charged on post-cessation receipts arising from a trade.

243Extent of charge to taxU.K.

(1)A post-cessation receipt is chargeable to tax under this Chapter only so far as it is not otherwise chargeable to income or corporation tax.

(2)Accordingly, a post-cessation receipt arising from a trade is not chargeable to tax under this Chapter so far as it is brought into account in calculating the profits of the trade for any period.

(3)A post-cessation receipt is not chargeable to tax under this Chapter if—

(a)it is received by or on behalf of a non-UK resident who is beneficially entitled to it, and

(b)it represents income arising outside the United Kingdom.

(4)A post-cessation receipt is not chargeable to tax under this Chapter if it arises from a trade carried on wholly outside the United Kingdom[F1, other than a person's trade of dealing in or developing UK land].

(5)A post-cessation receipt is not chargeable to tax under this Chapter in the case of a partner in a firm if—

(a)it represents income arising outside the United Kingdom from a trade carried on by the firm, and

(b)the partner's share of the firm's income arising out of the United Kingdom is treated as relevant foreign income by section 857(3) (partners to whom the remittance basis applies).

[F2(6)If the tax year is a split year as respects a UK resident individual, this section has effect as if, for the overseas part of that year, the individual were non-UK resident.]

Textual Amendments

F1Words in s. 243(4) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 82 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2016 (c. 24), s. 78(4) (and also with effect in accordance with Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), s. 39(1)(2))

F2S. 243(6) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 45 para. 153(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 45 para. 77

244Income chargedU.K.

(1)Tax is charged under this Chapter on the full amount of the receipts received in the tax year.

(2)This is subject to—

(a)sections 254 and 255 (allowable deductions), and

(b)section 257 (election to carry back).

245Person liableU.K.

The person liable for any tax charged under this Chapter is the person receiving or entitled to the receipts.

Meaning of “post-cessation receipts”U.K.

246Basic meaning of “post-cessation receipt”U.K.

(1)In this Part “post-cessation receipt” means a sum—

(a)which is received after a person permanently ceases to carry on a trade, and

(b)which arises from the carrying on of the trade before the cessation.

(2)For this purpose the reference to a person permanently ceasing to carry on a trade includes [F3a reference to a company ceasing to be within the charge to corporation tax in respect of a trade.]

[F4(2A)If, immediately before a person permanently ceases to carry on a trade, [F5the cash basis applies] in relation to the trade, a sum is to be treated as a post-cessation receipt only if it would have been brought into account in calculating the profits of the trade on the cash basis had it been received at that time.]

(3)Subsection (4) applies if—

(a)a firm carries on a trade, [F6and]

(b)a person ceases to be a partner in the firm, F7...

F7(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4)The partner is treated for the purposes of this Chapter as permanently ceasing to carry on the trade.

Textual Amendments

F3Words in s. 246(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 612 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

F4S. 246(2A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 4 paras. 56, 57 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 4 para. 39(2)

F5Words in s. 246(2A) substituted (6.4.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 29, 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)

F6Word in s. 246(3)(a) inserted (6.4.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 1 paras. 19(a), 61(1)

F7S. 246(3)(c) and word omitted (6.4.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by virtue of Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 1 paras. 19(b), 61(1)

247Other rules about what counts as post-cessation receiptsU.K.

(1)The following provisions treat certain amounts as post-cessation receipts for the purposes of this Part—

  • section 82(6) (contributions to local enterprise organisations or urban regeneration companies),

  • section 104(3) (distribution of assets of mutual concerns),

  • section 109(2) (receipt by donor or connected person of benefit attributable to certain gifts),

  • section 185(1) (election for valuation at cost),

  • section 248 (debts paid after cessation),

  • section 249 (debts released after cessation), as qualified, where appropriate, by section 48(4) (car F8... hire),

  • section 250 (receipts relating to post-cessation expenditure),

  • section 251 (transfer of rights if transferee does not carry on trade), and

  • section 844 (income charged on withdrawal of relief after source ceases: unremittable income).

(2)Section 98 (acquisition of trade: receipts from transferor's trade) and section 251 (transfer of rights if transferee does not carry on trade) treat certain amounts as not being post-cessation receipts for the purposes of this Part.

Textual Amendments

F8Words in s. 247(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 65-67 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 40

Sums treated as post-cessation receiptsU.K.

248Debts paid after cessationU.K.

(1)Subsection (2) applies if, in calculating the profits of a trade for income or corporation tax purposes, a deduction is made in respect of a debt under—

(a)section 35 (bad and doubtful debts), or

(b)section 74(1)(j) of ICTA (corresponding corporation tax provision),

and a person permanently ceases to carry on the trade.

(2)A sum received after the cessation is treated as a post-cessation receipt so far as the deduction is made.

(3)Subsection (4) applies if relief is given under [F9section 96 of ITA 2007](relief for post-cessation expenditure) [F10as a result of subsection (1)(b) of that section] in respect of a debt owed to a person who has permanently ceased to carry on a trade.

(4)A sum received by the person in payment of the debt is treated as a post-cessation receipt so far as relief is given in respect of the sum.

Textual Amendments

F9Words in s. 248(3) substituted (6.4.2007 with effect as stated in s. 1034(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), ss. 1027, 1034, Sch. 1 para. 503(a)

F10Words in s. 248(3) inserted (6.4.2007 with effect as stated in s. 1034(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), ss. 1027, 1034, Sch. 1 para. 503(b)

249Debts released after cessationU.K.

(1)This section applies if—

(a)in calculating the profits of a trade for any period for income or corporation tax purposes, a deduction is allowed for the expense giving rise to a debt owed by the person who carried on the trade,

(b)the person has permanently ceased to carry on the trade at or after the end of that period,

(c)after the cessation, all or part of the debt is released, and

(d)the release is not part of a statutory insolvency arrangement.

(2)The amount released is treated as a post-cessation receipt.

(3)For the purposes of this section the reference to a person permanently ceasing to carry on a trade includes [F11a reference to a company ceasing to be within the charge to corporation tax in respect of a trade.]

Textual Amendments

F11Words in s. 249(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 613 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

250Receipts relating to post-cessation expenditureU.K.

(1)This section applies if a person who has permanently ceased to carry on a trade makes a payment in circumstances where relief is available under [F12section 96 of ITA 2007](relief for post-cessation expenditure).

(2)The following sums are treated as post-cessation receipts—

(a)in the case of a payment within [F13section 97(2) or (3) of ITA 2007](payment to remedy defective work etc. or to defray expenses of a claim), the proceeds of insurance, or other sum received, for the purpose of enabling the payment to be made or by means of which it is reimbursed,

(b)in the case of a payment within [F14section 97(4) of ITA 2007](payment to insure against claims for defective work etc.), a refund of the premium, or other sum received, in connection with the insurance, and

(c)in the case of a payment within [F15section 97(5) of ITA 2007](payment for the purpose of collecting a debt), any sum received towards the cost of collecting the debt.

(3)If a sum mentioned in subsection (2) is received in a tax year earlier than the tax year in which the related payment is made, it is treated as having been received in the later tax year (and not the earlier tax year).

(4)Any adjustment required to give effect to subsection (3) is to be made by way of—

(a)amendment of an assessment, or

(b)discharge or repayment of tax.

Textual Amendments

F12Words in s. 250(1) substituted (6.4.2007 with effect as noted in s. 1034(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), ss. 1027, 1034, Sch. 1 para. 504(2) (with transitional provisions and savings in Sch. 2)

F13Words in s. 250(2)(a) substituted (6.4.2007 with effect as noted in s. 1034(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), ss. 1027, 1034, Sch. 1 para. 504(3)(a) (with transitional provisions and savings in Sch. 2)

F14Words in s. 250(2)(b) substituted (6.4.2007 with effect as noted in s. 1034(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), ss. 1027, 1034, Sch. 1 para. 504(3)(b) (with transitional provisions and savings in Sch. 2)

F15Words in s. 250(2)(c) substituted (6.4.2007 with effect as noted in s. 1034(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), ss. 1027, 1034, Sch. 1 para. 504(3)(c) (with transitional provisions and savings in Sch. 2)

251Transfer of rights if transferee does not carry on tradeU.K.

(1)This section applies if—

(a)a person (“the transferor”) permanently ceases to carry on a trade,

(b)the transferor transfers to another person (“the transferee”) for value the right to receive sums arising from the carrying on of the trade, and

(c)the transferee does not subsequently carry on the trade.

(2)The transferor is treated as receiving a post-cessation receipt.

(3)The amount of the receipt is—

(a)the amount or value of the consideration for the transfer, if the transfer is at arm's length, or

(b)the value of the rights transferred as between parties at arm's length, if the transfer is not at arm's length.

(4)Any sums mentioned in subsection (1)(b) which are received after the cessation of the trade are not post-cessation receipts.

(5)This section is subject to—

(a)section 252 (transfer of trading stock or work in progress), and

(b)section 253 (lump sums paid to personal representatives for copyright etc.).

Sums that are not post-cessation receiptsU.K.

252Transfer of trading stock or work in progressU.K.

(1)When a person permanently ceases to carry on a trade, a sum realised by—

(a)the transfer of trading stock, or

(b)the transfer of work in progress,

is not a post-cessation receipt if a valuation of the stock or work is brought into account in accordance with Chapter 12 (valuation of stock and work in progress).

(2)This does not prevent a sum from being treated as a post-cessation receipt as a result of an election under section 185 (election for valuation of work in progress at cost).

(3)In this section—

(a)trading stock” has the meaning given by section 174, and

(b)work in progress” and “transfer of work in progress” have the meaning given by section 183.

253Lump sums paid to personal representatives for copyright etc.U.K.

(1)A lump sum which is paid to the personal representatives of the author of a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work as consideration for the assignment by them of—

(a)the copyright in the work, or

(b)the public lending right in the work,

is not a post-cessation receipt.

(2)A lump sum which is paid to the personal representatives of the designer of a design in which design right subsists as consideration for the assignment by them of that right is not a post-cessation receipt.

(3)For the purposes of this section it does not matter whether the whole or a part of the right is assigned.

DeductionsU.K.

254Allowable deductionsU.K.

(1)In calculating the amount on which tax is charged under this Chapter, deductions are allowed in accordance with—

(a)this section, and

(b)section 255,

from the amount which would otherwise be chargeable to tax under this Chapter.

(2)A deduction is allowed for a loss, expense or debit which, if the person carrying on the trade had not permanently ceased to do so—

(a)would have been deducted in calculating the profits of the trade for income or corporation tax purposes, or

(b)would have been deducted from or set off against the profits of the trade for income or corporation tax purposes,

but no deduction is allowed if the loss, expense or debit arises directly or indirectly from the cessation itself.

[F16(2A)If, immediately before the person permanently ceases to carry on the trade, the cash basis applies in relation to the trade, assume for the purposes of subsection (2) that the cash basis applies in relation to the trade.]

[F17(2B)If—

(a)the loss or expense is incurred, or the debit arises, in relation to a vehicle, and

(b)immediately before the person permanently ceases to carry on the trade, section 94D (deduction allowable at fixed rate for expenditure on vehicles) applies in relation to the vehicle,

assume for the purposes of subsection (2) that that section applies in relation to the vehicle.]

(3)No deduction for an amount is allowed under this section if the amount has been allowed—

(a)under any other provision of the Tax Acts, or

(b)as a result of [F18section 261D of TCGA 1992] (capital gains tax relief for post-cessation expenditure).

Textual Amendments

F16S. 254(2A) substituted (6.4.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 30, 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)

F17S. 254(2B) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 5 para. 6 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 5 para. 4

F18Words in s. 254(3)(b) substituted (6.4.2007 with effect as noted in s. 1034(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), ss. 1027, 1034, Sch. 1 para. 505 (with transitional provisions and savings in Sch. 2)

255Further rules about allowable deductionsU.K.

(1)An amount may not be deducted more than once under section 254.

(2)A deduction under that section of a loss must be made from post-cessation receipts charged for an earlier tax year in preference to those charged for a later tax year.

(3)But this does not authorise the deduction of a loss from post-cessation receipts charged for a tax year before the tax year in which the loss is made.

(4)No deduction may be made under section 254 from any amount that is treated as a post-cessation receipt under—

(a)section 248(4) (debts paid after cessation), or

(b)section 250 (receipts relating to post-cessation expenditure).

ReliefsU.K.

256Treatment of post-cessation receiptsU.K.

(1)This section applies if—

(a)an individual has permanently ceased to carry on a trade, and

(b)the income arising to the individual from the trade was F19. . . relevant UK earnings within section 189(2)(b) of FA 2004.

(2)Any post-cessation receipts arising to the individual from the trade are similarly F19. . . relevant UK earnings.

Textual Amendments

F19Words in s. 256(1)(b)(2) repealed (6.4.2007 with effect as noted in s. 1034(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), ss. 1027, 1031, 1034, Sch. 1 para. 506(2)(3), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with transitional provisions and savings in Sch. 2)

257Election to carry backU.K.

(1)This section applies if a post-cessation receipt is received by a person (or a person's personal representatives) in a tax year beginning no later than 6 years after the person permanently ceased to carry on the trade.

(2)The person (or the person's personal representatives) may elect that the tax chargeable in respect of the receipt is to be charged as if the receipt had been received on the date of the cessation.

(3)But this is subject to paragraph 5 of Schedule 1B to TMA 1970 (election given effect in the tax year in which the receipt is actually received).

(4)The election must be made on or before the first anniversary of the normal self-assessment filing date for the tax year.

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