Chapter CRYPTO22252

Published date30 March 2021
Record NumberCRYPTO22252

This example shows how the same day rule operates, as well as showing what happens to any tokens that can’t be matched to the disposal.

Martyn holds 5,000 token B in a section 104 pool. He spent a total of £500 acquiring them, which is his pooled allowable cost.

On 23 June 20XX Martyn enters into the following transactions:

  • Morning – he disposes of 1,000 token B for £800.
  • Afternoon – he acquires 1,600 token B for £1,000.
  • Evening – he disposes of 500 token B for £600.

Martyn’s disposals both take place on the same day, so they are treated as a single disposal of 1,500 token B for £1,400. Martyn’s acquisition takes place on the same day, so the acquisition is matched with the disposal. Martyn will need to work out the gain on his disposal of 1,500 token B as follows:

Consideration £800 + £600 £1,400
Less allowable costs £1,000 x (1,500 / 1,600) (£938)
Gain £462

Martyn is unable to match the remaining 100 token B to disposals on the...

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