Finance Act, 1974

Interest on borrowings to replace capital withdrawn in certain circumstances from a business.

37.—If at any time after the 10th day of January, 1974, a person borrows money to replace, in whole or in part, capital in any form formerly employed in any trade, profession or other business carried on by him tax in respect of the profits or gains of which is charged under Schedule D, and which capital was, after the 10th day of January, 1974, but within the five years preceding the date of replacement, withdrawn from such use for use otherwise than in connection with a trade, profession or other business carried on by him, interest on such borrowed money shall not be regarded as interest wholly and exclusively laid out or expended for the purposes of a trade, profession or other business.