In section 117 the word ‘security’ identified an asset in the nature of an investment. It was used as meaning something distinct from the debt on it referred to in section 117(1)(a), but it was not simply a reference to the document which evidenced the debt. Briggs J [2008] EWHC 99 (Ch), [2008] STC 1865 … Continue reading Harding v HM Revenue and Customs: ChD 30 Jan 2008

Lapsed Currency conversion option lost status The taxpayer appealed his assessment to Capital Gains Tax on his redemption of loan notes arising following the sale of his computer company. He said that they were qualifying corporate bonds. The question was whether a security in which a currency conversion option has lapsed, becomes (as the taxpayer … Continue reading Harding v Revenue and Customs: CA 23 Oct 2008