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Capital Acquisitions Tax Consolidation Act 2003

β–Έ Part 1 – Preliminary (ss 1-3)
  • Section 1 – Short title [CATCA 2003 s 1]
  • Section 2 – Interpretation [CATCA 2003 s 2]
  • Section 2A – Provisions relating to affected persons [CATCA 2003 s 2A]
  • Section 3 – Meaning of "on a death" [CATCA 2003 s 3]
β–Έ Part 2 – Gift tax (ss 4-8)
  • Section 4 – Charge of gift tax [CATCA 2003 s 4]
  • Section 5 – Gift deemed to be taken [CATCA 2003 s 5]
  • Section 6 – Taxable gift [CATCA 2003 s 6]
  • Section 7 – Liability to gift tax in respect of gift taken by joint tenants [CATCA 2003 s 7]
  • Section 8 – Disponer in certain connected dispositions [CATCA 2003 s 8]
β–Έ Part 3 – Inheritance tax (ss 9-25)
  • β–Έ Chapter 1 – General (ss 9-13)
    • Section 9 – Charge of inheritance tax [CATCA 2003 s 9]
    • Section 10 – Inheritance deemed to be taken [CATCA 2003 s 10]
    • Section 11 – Taxable inheritance [CATCA 2003 s 11]
    • Section 12 – Disclaimer [CATCA 2003 s 12]
    • Section 13 – Surviving joint tenant deemed to take an inheritance, etc [CATCA 2003 s 13]
  • β–Έ Chapter 2 – Initial levy on discretionary trusts (ss-14-18)
    • Section 14 – Interpretation (Chapter 2) [CATCA 2003 s 14]
    • Section 15 – Acquisitions by discretionary trusts [CATCA 2003 s 15]
    • Section 16 – Application of this Act [CATCA 2003 s 16]
    • Section 17 – Exemptions [CATCA 2003 s 17]
    • Section 18 – Computation of tax [CATCA 2003 s 18]
  • β–Έ Chapter 3 – Annual levy on discretionary trusts (ss 19-25)
    • Section 19 – Interpretation (Chapter 3) [CATCA 2003 s 19]
    • Section 20 – Annual acquisitions by discretionary trusts [CATCA 2003 s 20]
    • Section 21 – Application of this Act [CATCA 2003 s 21]
    • Section 22 – Exemptions [CATCA 2003 s 22]
    • Section 23 – Computation of tax [CATCA 2003 s 23]
    • Section 24 – Values agreed [CATCA 2003 s 24]
    • Section 25 – Penalty [CATCA 2003 s 25]
β–Έ Part 4 – Value of property for tax (ss 26-30)
  • Section 26 – Market value of property [CATCA 2003 s 26]
  • Section 27 – Market value of certain shares in private companies [CATCA 2003 s 27]
  • Section 28 – Taxable value of a taxable gift or inheritance [CATCA 2003 s 28]
  • Section 29 – Contingencies affecting gifts or inheritances [CATCA 2003 s 29]
  • Section 30 – Valuation date for tax purposes [CATCA 2003 s 30]
β–Έ Part 5 – Provisions relating to gifts and inheritances (ss 31-44)
  • Section 31 – Distributions from discretionary trusts [CATCA 2003 s 31]
  • Section 32 – Dealings with future interests [CATCA 2003 s 32]
  • Section 33 – Release of limited interests, etc [CATCA 2003 s 33]
  • Section 34 – Settlement of an interest not in possession [CATCA 2003 s 34]
  • Section 35 – Enlargement of interests [CATCA 2003 s 35]
  • Section 36 – Dispositions involving powers of appointment [CATCA 2003 s 36]
  • Section 37 – Cesser of liabilities [CATCA 2003 s 37]
  • Section 38 – Disposition enlarging value of property [CATCA 2003 s 38]
  • Section 39 – Gift subject to power of revocation [CATCA 2003 s 39]
  • Section 40 – Free use of property, free loans, etc [CATCA 2003 s 40]
  • Section 41 – When interest in assurance policy becomes interest in possession [CATCA 2003 s 41]
  • Section 42 – Provisions to apply where section 98 of Succession Act 1965 has effect [CATCA 2003 s 42]
  • Section 43 – Disposition by or to a company [CATCA 2003 s 43]
  • Section 44 – Arrangements reducing value of company shares [CATCA 2003 s 44]
β–Έ Part 6 – Returns and assessments (ss 45-50)
  • Section 45 – Accountable persons [CATCA 2003 s 45]
  • Section 45A – Obligation to retain certain records [CATCA 2003 s 45A]
  • Section 45AA – Liability of certain persons in respect of non-resident beneficiaries [CATCA 2003 s 45AA]
  • Section 46 – Delivery of returns [CATCA 2003 s 46]
  • Section 46A – Expression of doubt [CATCA 2003 s 46A]
  • Section 47 – Signing of returns, etc [CATCA 2003 s 47]
  • Section 48 – Affidavits and accounts [CATCA 2003 s 48]
  • Section 48A – Information about a deceased person’s property [CATCA 2003 s 48A]
  • Section 49 – Assessment of tax [CATCA 2003 s 49]
  • Section 50 – Computation of tax [CATCA 2003 s 50]
β–Έ Part 7 – Payment and recovery of tax, interest and penalties (ss 51-65)
  • Section 51 – Payment of tax and interest on tax [CATCA 2003 s 51]
  • Section 52 – Set-off of gift tax paid in respect of an inheritance [CATCA 2003 s 52]
  • Section 53 – Surcharge for undervaluation of property [CATCA 2003 s 53]
  • Section 53A – Surcharge for late returns [CATCA 2003 s 53A]
  • Section 54 – Payment of tax by instalments [CATCA 2003 s 54]
  • Section 55 – Payment of tax on certain assets by instalments [CATCA 2003 s 55]
  • Section 56 – Payment of inheritance tax by transfer of securities [CATCA 2003 s 56]
  • Section 57 – Overpayment of tax [CATCA 2003 s 57]
  • Section 58 – Penalties [CATCA 2003 s 58]
  • Section 59 – Postponement, remission and compounding of tax [CATCA 2003 s 59]
  • Section 60 – Tax to be a charge [CATCA 2003 s 60]
  • Section 61 – Receipts and certificates [CATCA 2003 s 61]
  • Section 62 – Certificate relating to registration of title based on possession [CATCA 2003 s 62]
  • Section 63 – Recovery of tax and penalties [CATCA 2003 s 63]
  • Section 64 – Application of certain income tax provisions in relation to the collection and recovery of capital acquisitions tax, etc [CATCA 2003 s 64]
  • Section 65 – Evidence in proceedings for recovery of tax [CATCA 2003 s 65]
β–Έ Part 8 – Appeals (ss 66-68)
  • Section 66 – Appeals regarding value of real property [CATCA 2003 s 66]
  • Section 67 – Appeals in other cases [CATCA 2003 s 67]
  • Section 67A – Payment of tax following determination of an appeal [CATCA 2003 s 67A]
  • Section 68 – Conditions before appeal may be made [CATCA 2003 s 68]
β–Έ Part 9 – Exemptions (ss 69-88A)
  • Section 69 – Exemption of small gifts [CATCA 2003 s 69]
  • Section 70 – Exemption for spouses (gifts) [CATCA 2003 s 70]
  • Section 71 – Exemption for spouses (inheritances) [CATCA 2003 s 71]
  • Section 72 – Relief in respect of certain policies of insurance [CATCA 2003 s 72]
  • Section 73 – Relief in respect of certain policies of insurance relating to tax payable on gifts [CATCA 2003 s 73]
  • Section 74 – Exemption of certain policies of assurance [CATCA 2003 s 74]
  • Section 75 – Exemption of certain investment entities [CATCA 2003 s 75]
  • Section 76 – Provisions relating to charities, etc [CATCA 2003 s 76]
  • Section 77 – Exemption of heritage property [CATCA 2003 s 77]
  • Section 78 – Heritage property of companies [CATCA 2003 s 78]
  • Section 79 – Exemption of certain inheritances taken by parents [CATCA 2003 s 79]
  • Section 80 – Payments relating to retirement, etc [CATCA 2003 s 80]
  • Section 81 – Exemption of certain securities [CATCA 2003 s 81]
  • Section 82 – Exemption of certain receipts [CATCA 2003 s 82]
  • Section 83 – Exemption where disposition was made by the donee or successor [CATCA 2003 s 83]
  • Section 84 – Exemption relating to qualifying expenses of incapacitated persons [CATCA 2003 s 84]
  • Section 85 – Exemption relating to retirement benefits [CATCA 2003 s 85]
  • Section 86 – Exemption relating to certain dwellings [CATCA 2003 s 86]
  • Section 87 – Exemption of certain benefits [CATCA 2003 s 87]
  • Section 88 – Exemption of certain transfers from capital acquisitions tax following dissolution of marriage or civil partnership [CATCA 2003 s 88]
  • Section 88A – Certain transfers by qualified cohabitants [CATCA 2003 s 88A]
β–Έ Part 10 – Reliefs (ss 89-107)
  • β–Έ Chapter 1 – Agricultural relief (ss 89-89A)
    • Section 89 – Provisions relating to agricultural property [CATCA 2003 s 89]
    • Section 89A – Further provisions relating to agricultural property [CATCA 2003 s 89A]
  • β–Έ Chapter 2 – Business relief (ss 90-102)
    • Section 90 – Interpretation (Chapter 2) [CATCA 2003 s 90]
    • Section 91 – Application (Chapter 2) [CATCA 2003 s 91]
    • Section 92 – Business relief [CATCA 2003 s 92]
    • Section 93 – Relevant business property [CATCA 2003 s 93]
    • Section 94 – Minimum period of ownership [CATCA 2003 s 94]
    • Section 95 – Replacements [CATCA 2003 s 95]
    • Section 96 – Succession [CATCA 2003 s 96]
    • Section 97 – Successive benefits [CATCA 2003 s 97]
    • Section 98 – Value of business [CATCA 2003 s 98]
    • Section 99 – Value of certain shares and securities [CATCA 2003 s 99]
    • Section 100 – Exclusion of value of excepted assets [CATCA 2003 s 100]
    • Section 101 – Withdrawal of relief [CATCA 2003 s 101]
    • Section 102 – Avoidance of double relief [CATCA 2003 s 102]
  • β–Έ Chapter 2A – Clawback of agricultural relief or business relief: development land (s 102A)
    • Section 102A – Agricultural and business property: development land [CATCA 2003 s 102A]
  • β–Έ Chapter 3 – Miscellaneous reliefs (ss 103-107)
    • Section 103 – Relief from double aggregation [CATCA 2003 s 103]
    • Section 104 – Allowance for capital gains tax on the same event [CATCA 2003 s 104]
    • Section 105 – Allowance for prior tax on the same event [CATCA 2003 s 105]
    • Section 106 – Arrangements for relief from double taxation [CATCA 2003 s 106]
    • Section 107 – Other relief from double taxation [CATCA 2003 s 107]
β–Έ Part 11 – Miscellaneous (ss 108-117)
  • Section 108 – Certificates for probate [CATCA 2003 s 108]
  • Section 109 – Payment of money standing in names of 2 or more persons [CATCA 2003 s 109]
  • Section 110 – Court to provide for payment of tax [CATCA 2003 s 110]
  • Section 111 – Liability to tax in respect of certain sales and mortgages [CATCA 2003 s 111]
  • Section 112 – References in deeds and wills, etc. to death duties [CATCA 2003 s 112]
  • Section 113 – Tax, in relation to certain legislation [CATCA 2003 s 113]
  • Section 114 – Delivery, service and evidence of notices and forms, etc [CATCA 2003 s 114]
  • Section 115 – Extension of certain Acts [CATCA 2003 s 115]
  • Section 116 – Regulations [CATCA 2003 s 116]
  • Section 117 – Care and management [CATCA 2003 s 117]
β–Έ Part 12 – Repeals, etc. (ss 118-120)
  • Section 118 – Repeals [CATCA 2003 s 118]
  • Section 119 – Consequential amendments to other enactments [CATCA 2003 s 119]
  • Section 120 – Transitional provisions [CATCA 2003 s 120]
β–Έ Schedules
  • Schedule 1 Valuation of limited interests [CATCA 2003 Sch 1]
  • Schedule 2 Computation of tax [CATCA 2003 Sch 2]
  • Schedule 3 Consequential amendments [CATCA 2003 Sch 3]
Part 4 – Value of property for tax

Part 4 – Value of property for tax (ss 26-30)

Contents

  • Section 26 – Market value of property [CATCA 2003 s 26] Section commentary
  • Section 27 – Market value of certain shares in private companies [CATCA 2003 s 27] Section commentary
  • Section 28 – Taxable value of a taxable gift or inheritance [CATCA 2003 s 28] Section commentary
  • Section 29 – Contingencies affecting gifts or inheritances [CATCA 2003 s 29] Section commentary
  • Section 30 – Valuation date for tax purposes [CATCA 2003 s 30] Section commentary

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