For a gain or loss to be within the scope of tax on chargeable gains, there must be a chargeable disposal of a chargeable asset by a chargeable person. See C1.307, C1.301 and C1.102 respectively. This article summarises the tax treatment where an asset is lost or destroyed.
Individuals, trustees and personal representatives are subject to capital gains tax on chargeable gains. Companies are subject to corporation tax on chargeable gains. See C1.102.
For a discussion of the computation of chargeable gains and losses, see C1.105. For the rates of tax that apply to chargeable gains, see C1.107.
General rule where an asset is lost, destroyed dissipated or extinguished
Where an asset is lost, destroyed, dissipated or extinguished, the general rule is that it is treated as having been subject to disposal whether or not any capital sum is received by way of compensation or under a policy of insurance1.
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