Part 2Trading income

Chapter 4Trade profits: rules restricting deductions

Wholly and exclusively and losses rules

34Expenses not wholly and exclusively for trade and unconnected losses

1

In calculating the profits of a trade, no deduction is allowed for—

a

expenses not incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the trade, or

b

losses not connected with or arising out of the trade.

2

If an expense is incurred for more than one purpose, this section does not prohibit a deduction for any identifiable part or identifiable proportion of the expense which is incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the trade.