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Do I need to break down my self employment expenses?
How you report your self employment expenses depends on annual turnover. If turnover is £85,000 or more, you need to provide a breakdown of expenses. If turnover is less than £85,000 (or would be in a full year), you can report the net amount of allowable expenses as a single figure in the...
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29 Mar, 2022
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How do I offset current year trading losses against other profits or chargeable gains on a CT600?
To offset current year trading losses against other profits or chargeable gains on a CT600, follow these steps: SimpleStep go to CT600 > Losses, Management expenses, NTLRDs and NTLIFAs > Trading Losses > Enter the amount in the box labelled Set against other profits or chargeable...
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20 Apr, 2023
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How do I unlock my return?
Your return is locked if: all fields in TaxCalc are filled in yellow a no-entry symbol appears when you hover over the fields with your mouse you can't enter data into the fields. To unlock the return, follow these steps: Click on File from the top menu. Remove the tick next to Lock...
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02 Mar, 2018
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How much tax will I need to pay in January?
The information you provide within the SA302 calculation will determine how much tax is due. This calculation will then apply any tax already deducted and leave you with a balancing payment (if there's any tax outstanding) or a repayment due (if you've overpaid in tax). If your total tax bill is...
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29 Mar, 2023
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Worked example of a business that has changed its accounting year end - Basis Periods
Change of accounting date When there is a change of accounting date, the basis period for the tax year may differ from the accounting period, although this will depend on whether the accounting period has been shortened or lengthened. A shorter accounting period may mean that overlap profits will...
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29 Mar, 2023
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Which self employment form should I complete?
There are two versions of the Self Employment pages of the tax return – the short and the full form. The short form is a simplified version of the full form with fewer entry boxes. You must use the full form if any of the below statements are true: turnover is more than £85,000 (or would...
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09 Mar, 2023
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How do I claim reinvestment relief for SEIS shares?
For comprehensive information on the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), including when you can claim relief, read HMRC guidance: Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme – Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax reliefs. To claim reinvestment relief for SEIS shares you'll need to complete the claim...
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07 Jun, 2023
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CT600 (version 3) Important Information
This form is used for periods starting on or after 1st April 2015. After a successful beta of this return type, online filing has been enabled. If you do notice anything unusual, you should report it to the Support Team at support@taxcalc.com. Please note that the 2015 CT form no longer has a...
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04 Apr, 2023
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Class 2 when Self Employment / Partnership ceased or started part way through the year
If the Lloyds / Self-Employment / Partnership started trading in the middle of the tax year or ceased trading part way through the tax year, please complete the applicable entries listed below. Using SimpleStep mode: Go to Working out your tax > Class 2 & Class 4 NICs maximum charge. ...
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07 Jun, 2023
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1046 - I am an agent trying to file a client’s tax return
As an agent, if you have recently made a submission for another client, for the same tax return type, the likely cause is going to be the UTR entered on the return. We would recommend ensuring that you have a HMRC letter with the UTR present to verify that this is correct and has been entered...
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29 Jun, 2021
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Why can't I print PDF attachments?
TaxCalc can only print PDFs created using versions 1.4 to 1.7. To check the version of your PDF, complete the following steps: Open the PDF document. Click on File in the left-hand corner. Click on Properties. Check the version number in the pop-up window. If you can't print the PDF,...
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17 Feb, 2021
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Capital Gains Tax- Share Disposals
Unfortunately TaxCalc cannot deal with transactions where you have purchased shares at different prices at different times (including the 30 days, bed and breakfast etc.) also known as Section 104 holding. This means that you will need to complete the Capital Gains Tax section in HMRC Forms mode...
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06 Jun, 2023
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How do I use the What If? Planner?
You can use the What If? Planner to forecast next year’s tax liability by following these steps: Open the SA100 tax return in question Go to Check & Finish. Click on What If? Planner Enter the income figures: Click on Use 2022/23 Values and use Add/Edit for each section to adjust...
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29 Mar, 2023
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How do I pay tax due using my PAYE tax code
When can you pay tax owed through your PAYE code? You can pay your Self Assessment tax bill through your PAYE tax code, when all of the following apply: You owe less than £3,000 on your tax bill You already pay tax through PAYE, for example, you’re an employee or you get a company pension ...
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29 Mar, 2023
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Why am I not receiving tax relief for my pension contributions?
You'll only see tax relief for your pension contributions if you pay tax at the higher rate. You make pension contributions net of basic tax. If you are a basic rate taxpayer, you receive tax relief in the form of HMRC topping up your payment by 20%. You get the tax relief automatically if...
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20 Aug, 2019
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