Q:
If Company ABC take a business loan and lend it to a director, will there be any interest restriction?
A:
Yes, there will be an interest restriction because the loan is used for non-business purpose.
Q:
If Company JKL deposits part of a bank loan into fixed deposit, is there any issue to take note?
A:
Yes, fixed deposit is an investment which makes part of the bank loan being used for non-business purpose, thus there will be an interest restriction. Part of the loan interest incurred is not tax-deductible against business income but is deductible against the interest income.
Zen Chow
YYC Tax Guru
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