11sex.  Deduction of compensation for railway operating losses

 

For the purpose of determining the taxable income derived by any taxpayer from carrying on any trade within the Republic, there shall be allowed as a deduction from the income of the taxpayer so derived the amount of any compensation due to Transnet Limited and paid by the taxpayer (whether directly or through any trade association of which the taxpayer is a member) in respect of any loss incurred by Transnet Limited in operating any railway line, if –

 

(a)     such railway line was constructed under or in pursuance of a written agreement with Transnet Limited in terms of which Transnet Limited undertook to operate the railway line;

 

(b)     the compensation so paid was paid in order to discharge an obligation under the said agreement to pay such compensation; and

 

(c)     the taxpayer’s liability to pay such compensation was incurred in connection with his trade.

 

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