Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 5A inserted (17.7.2012) (with effect in accordance with Sch. 6 para. 24(1) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 6 para. 1
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 5A applied by Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (c. 12), Sch. 5BB para. 8(4) (as inserted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 6 para. 5)
(1)If an individual—
(a)is eligible for SEIS relief in respect of any amount subscribed for shares, and
(b)makes a claim in respect of all or some of the shares included in the issue,
the individual is entitled to a tax reduction for the tax year in which the shares were issued (“the current tax year”).
This is subject to the provisions of this Part.
(2)The amount of the tax reduction to which the individual is entitled is the amount equal to tax at the SEIS rate for the current tax year on—
(a)the amount or, as the case may be, the sum of the amounts subscribed for shares issued in that year in respect of which the individual is eligible for and claims SEIS relief, or
(b)if less, [F2£200,000].
(3)In this Part “the SEIS rate” means 50%.
(4)The tax reduction is given effect at Step 6 of the calculation in section 23.
(5)If in the case of any issue of shares—
(a)which are issued in the current tax year, and
(b)in respect of the amount subscribed for which the individual is eligible for SEIS relief,
the individual so claims, subsections (1) and (2) apply as if, in respect of such part of that issue as may be specified in the claim, the shares had been issued in the preceding tax year, and the individual's liability to tax for both tax years is determined accordingly.]
Textual Amendments
F2Sum in s. 257AB(2)(b) substituted (6.4.2023 in relation to shares issued on or after that date) by Finance Act 2023 (c. 30), s. 15(2)(7)