Section 159 | Disposals not made in the course of trade

(1)This section applies if—

(a)trading stock of a trade is disposed of otherwise than in the course of the trade, and

(b)section 157 does not apply.

(2)In calculating the profits of the trade—

(a)the amount which the stock disposed of would have realised if sold in the open market at the time of the disposal is brought into account as a receipt, and

(b)any consideration obtained for it is left out of account.

(3)The receipt is treated as arising on the date of the disposal.

(4)This section is subject to section 161.