Section 36 | Unpaid remuneration

(1)This section applies if, in calculating the profits of a trade of a period of account—

(a)an amount is charged in the accounts for the period in respect of employees' remuneration, and

(b)a deduction for the remuneration would otherwise be allowable for the period.

(2)No deduction is allowed for the remuneration for the period of account unless it is paid before the end of the period of 9 months immediately following the end of the period of account.

(3)If the remuneration is paid after the end of that 9 month period, a deduction for it is allowed for the period of account in which it is paid.