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Posted 8 days ago by Robert Oakley
If I invested various amounts in a company that went into administration on October 1st 2024 and hence the shares now have negligible value, I would like to understand the implications in various scenarios: Assume investments were: £20,000 in 2019, claiming £6,000 ICT relief £20,000 in 2022, claiming £6,000 ICT relief Assuming the company went into administration on 1/10/2024, I am clear I can claim £14,000 loss relief on the 2019 shares (held for 3+ years, where loss is the acquisition cost (£20k) less relief claimed (£6k). I can do this by making an NVC for these as part of my 2024/2025 tax return. I am less share about my options with the 2022 shares. 1) Is the 3 year holding period for EIS shares based on the date of administration, or the date the NVC is made? 2) If it is the date of administration (or date of the NVC which is within the 3 year anniversary) meaning not held for 3 years 2a) Can I claim £14,000 loss relief on the 2022 shares as they were not held for 3 years at the deemed point of disposal? 2b) Can I instead repay the £6,000 ICT relief on the 2022 shares and claim £20,000 on the total loss? 3) If the 3 years is based on the date I make the NVC and this is AFTER the 3 year anniversary 3a) Presumably i just claim the £14,000 loss relief on the 2022 shares 4) Can I choose to make the NVC for the different investments at different times. I.e. make the NVC for the 2019 shares in 2024/2025 and wait to make the NVC for the 2022 shares until 2025/2026 in order to use the loss next year? Or do I need to make the NVC claim for all shares in the company at the same time?
Posted about 19 hours ago by HMRC Admin 25 Response
Hi Robert Oakley,
We cannot advise on scenarios.
If your share investments are now worthless, you have the option of claiming losses as a result of negligible value.
This is done either on a Self Assessment tax return in the capital gains section or in writing.
In both cases you will need to provide some supporting evidence.
Please have a look at the guidance here:
Negligible value claims and agreements
If you require more detailed information, you will need to contact our helpline on 0300 200 3310.
Self Assessment: general enquiries

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