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AI Summary of 244. Relief for interest paid on certain home loans.

The term "dependent relative" is defined with respect to individuals eligible for tax credit under certain sections, while an "EEA Agreement" outlines the agreement signed at Oporto in 1992. Various terms related to loans are also specified, such as "qualifying interest", which varies by assessment year from full interest before 2018 to 25% for 2020. A "qualifying loan" must be solely used for specific residential purposes, including the purchase or improvement of a "qualifying residence" located in an EEA state or the UK, which should serve as the individual's main residence or that of dependants.

Additionally, the definition of "relievable interest" is provided to specify maximum amounts that can be claimed as relief based on tax assessment regulations. Certain conditions outline the eligibility for loans and the implications of repayments involving previous loans. The section clarifies specific exemptions for loans relating to joint purchases among spouses and extends relief arrangements based on various circumstances, including the death of an individual or property sales.

Version status: In force | Document consolidation status: Updated to reflect all known changes
Version date: 31 December 2020 - onwards
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244. Relief for interest paid on certain home loans.

(1)

(a) In this section -

"dependent relative", in relation to an individual, means any of the persons mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection (2), or in paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection (2A), of section 466 in respect of whom the individual is entitled to a tax credit under that section;

"EEA Agreement", means the Agreement on the European Economic Area signed at Oporto on 2 May 1992, as adjusted by all subsequent amendments to that Agreement;

"EEA state", means a state (including the State) which is a contracting party to the EEA Agreement;

"loan" means any loan or advance or any other arrangement whatever by virtue of which interest is paid or payable;