Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 5 applied (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 paras. 13-16 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 24 para. 15(2)(3)
C2Pt. 5 applied (with modifications) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), ss. 990(5), 1184(1) (with Sch. 2)
(1)This section applies if a claim is made under section 459(1)(a) for the whole or part of the deficit to be set off against profits for the deficit period.
(2)The general rule is that the amount to which the claim relates must be set off against the profits of the company for the deficit period which are identified in the claim.
(3)Those profits are reduced accordingly.
(4)The general rule is subject to subsections (5) and (7).
(5)Relief for any deficit incurred in a trade in an earlier accounting period must be given before relief under this section.
(6)But relief under this section must be given before relief is given against profits for the deficit period—
(a)under [F1section 37 or 62(1) to (3) of CTA 2010 (deduction of losses from total] profits for the same or earlier accounting periods), or
(b)as a result of a claim under section 459(1)(b) (carry-back) in respect of a deficit for a later period.
(7)No relief may be given under this section against ring fence profits of the company within the meaning of [F2Part 8 of CTA 2010 (oil activities)].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 461(6)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 620(2) (with Sch. 2)
F2Words in s. 461(7) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 620(3) (with Sch. 2)