Commentary on Sections Overview Overview Section 58: Incidental costs of obtaining finance
240.This section gives relief for certain costs incurred in obtaining a loan, or an abortive loan. It is based on section 77(1),(2),(6) and (7) of ICTA.
241.Without this section, no deduction would be allowed for the incidental costs of raising a loan on capital account.
242.Subsection (2) defines “incidental costs of obtaining finance”. Expenses incurred in the course of obtaining finance other than those listed in subsection (2) are subject to the rules restricting or allowing deductions in the usual way.