Article 104 establishes the method for calculating the disposal value when a capital asset is discarded or destroyed. The value is determined by aggregating three components: (1) any insurance payments received against the risk of destruction or cessation of use, (2) the net amount recovered from the sale of any remaining parts or scrap, and (3) any other capital sums received as compensation for the loss. This comprehensive approach ensures that the taxpayer's final tax position reflects the total economic recovery associated with the loss of the asset, rather than just its physical destruction.
Part 3 - Chargeability to Tax
Chapter 3 - Depreciation of Capital Assets
Section 6 - Provisions Concerning the Disposal of Capital Assets
Article 104
[GTL Notes: Disposal Value in the event of Destruction]
The disposal value in case of discarding or destruction of a capital asset shall be the aggregate of:
Any payments received under an insurance policy made against the risk of destruction or stopping use of that asset;
The net amount received for the remaining part of the asset;
Any other capital sums received as compensation, irrespective of their nature.
Continue Reading
Access Full Content
You're viewing a preview of this document. Please log in to unlock the complete content, annotations, and research tools.