Commentary on Sections Overview Overview Section 731: Charge to tax on income treated as arising under section 732
2162.This section imposes the charge, on non-transferors receiving a benefit as a result of relevant transactions, previously imposed by section 740 of ICTA. It indicates the measure of income and the person liable. It is based on section 740(2). It is one of a sequence of sections (sections 731 to 735) which are based on the former charge under section 740 of ICTA.
2163.Sections 731 to 735 deem individuals to receive taxable income if (broadly speaking) they receive benefits as a result of transfers of the kind envisaged in sections 720 to 730 but are not liable under those sections.