Part 2Trading income

Chapter 4Trade profits: rules restricting deductions

Unpaid remuneration

36Unpaid remuneration

1

This section applies if, in calculating the profits of a trade of a period of account—

a

an amount is charged in the accounts for the period in respect of employees' remuneration, and

b

a deduction for the remuneration would otherwise be allowable for the period.

2

No deduction is allowed for the remuneration for the period of account unless it is paid before the end of the period of 9 months immediately following the end of the period of account.

3

If the remuneration is paid after the end of that 9 month period, a deduction for it is allowed for the period of account in which it is paid.