Commentary on Sections Overview Overview Section 168: Connected persons
624.This section provides a definition of connected persons for the stock valuation sections. It is based on section 100 of ICTA. The corresponding rule for income tax is in section 179 of ITTOIA.
625.This section is one of the exceptions to the general rule in section 1258 that a firm is not to be regarded for tax purposes as a separate entity. If a firm is connected with the seller or purchaser of its stock, section 166 (rather than section 165) applies but the firm may make an election under section 167.