Corporation tax – Groups and chargeable gains for ATX-UK – part 4: self-test

Test your understanding

(1). In which of the following situations would the SSE be available in respect of the disposal in the year ended 31 March 2023?

BK Ltd sold 4% of the ordinary share capital of TW Ltd on 1 June 2022. It had owned 18% of TW Ltd for many years. TW Ltd is a trading company.
B  DN Ltd purchased 8% of the ordinary share capital of GX Ltd on 1 January 2021. It sold all of the shares on 15 August 2022. GX Ltd is a trading company.
C  PK Ltd purchased 22% of LV Ltd on 1 July 2019. It sold 16% of the company on 1 March 2022 and then sold all of the remaining shares on 30 September 2022. LV Ltd is a trading company.

(2). State whether the following statements are true or false.

A  The SSE will relieve a degrouping charge arising on the sale of a company.
B  Where shares are sold at a loss, the SSE may prevent a capital loss arising.

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