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SCHEDULES

[F1SCHEDULE 2AU.K.Transactions entered into before completion of contract

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 2A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 11 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 39 para. 3

Relief for transferor: assignment of rightsU.K.

15(1)This paragraph applies where—U.K.

(a)a person would, in the absence of this paragraph, be liable to pay tax in respect of a notional land transaction deemed to take place under paragraph 5(1) or an additional land transaction deemed to take place under paragraph 5(2), and

(b)the original contract had not been substantially performed when the assignment of rights mentioned in paragraph 4(1) was entered into.

(2)If the purchaser claims relief under this paragraph in respect of the notional land transaction or additional land transaction, no liability to tax arises in respect of that transaction.

(3)Sub-paragraph (2) does not apply if the land transaction mentioned in paragraph 4(4) is exempt from charge by virtue of any of sections 71A to 73 (which relate to alternative property finance).

(4)Relief under this section must be claimed in a land transaction return or an amendment of such a return.]