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Tax Return Production
How do I sort data I've entered into a wizard?
If the wizard contains an underlined heading, you can sort data by that column: Click on the heading to sort the data alphabetically. Click on the heading again to sort the data in reverse order.
rating 15 May, 2015 Views: 687
How do I turn off 'Sent to Client?' in tax returns?
When printing a tax return, TaxCalc will ask you if you want to mark the return as printed and sent to client for approval. To turn this setting off, follow these steps: Select Admin Centre from the home screen. Click on Applications on the left. Click on Tax Return Production in the middle...
rating 24 Mar, 2020 Views: 684
Creative Tax Credit claims - changes from 1 April 2024
HMRC has advised that companies claiming creative tax reliefs will be required to complete and submit an online information form for any claims submitted from 1 April 2024 onwards. This will apply to both original and amended CT600s that are submitted on or after 1 April 2024 containing a creative...
rating 21 Mar, 2024 Views: 664
How to check the integration between tax returns and Practice Manager data
If you enter any data in a tax return that has not been entered into Practice Manager (or vice versa), you can transfer the new values entered and overwrite the old entries. You can do this by checking the integration of a return. To do this: Open the tax return for a client. Click on the...
rating 23 Oct, 2019 Views: 626
Why does my text in the 'Any other information' box keep disappearing?
If you enter text in the Any other information box and it disappears, this means that TaxCalc hasn't automatically saved it. TaxCalc automatically saves data every two minutes. However, for TaxCalc to register that you've made a change you need to click outside the box after you've entered text....
rating 03 Aug, 2020 Views: 595
HMRC Simple Assessments - why am I or my client receiving one?
From 2025, HMRC began issuing Simple Assessment letters, which provide detailed calculations for any tax owed by customers for income received in the tax year. Simple Assessment letters are sent to taxpayers who are not part of Self Assessment and who either do not have a PAYE tax code, or where...
rating 04 Mar, 2026 Views: 566
Making sure a paper return is counted correctly as being filed in TaxCalc
Customers report that if they change the filing status (Set work status > Set Tax Work Status) this does not update the Tax File counters as being submitted, leaving the Tax Returns filed as being incorrect. In order to make sure the Tax Returns filed counter reflects both the returns filed...
rating 27 Sep, 2019 Views: 563
Useful information relating to the Dividend Database (2021-22)
Below is some useful information surrounding the data held within the Dividend Database for the 2021-22 tax year. If you are looking for information relating to the 2022-23 tax year, please review our article for Useful information relating to the Dividend Database (2022-23). Companies who have...
rating 21 Jun, 2023 Views: 537
MTD Quarterly Filer - How to submit data
Updates need to be sent to HMRC quarterly and by the deadline, to avoid penalties, but it is possible to send more frequently if this is preferred. Click Create New Update. From here the Import data screen is displayed where you can import, map and save data. If the data being imported is for...
rating 27 Jun, 2025 Views: 518
How to remove the HMRC API Fetch bar from the tax return?
From our update 13.7.148 onwards, you are now able to remove the HMRC API Fetch bar. This was preventing some users in entering information particularly if they had an large screen resolution. The below instructions will guide you through how to achieve this. Open a tax return and click on View...
rating 06 Sep, 2023 Views: 477
Why are the 'Tax Deducted' boxes on a Self Assessment return locked?
Before HMRC brought in new forms, you could enter the actual amounts for net, tax and gross income in boxes on your Self Assessment return. HMRC then used the actual tax deducted within the calculations. These boxes are now locked (and there's no way of unlocking them within the software)...
rating 03 Feb, 2015 Views: 473
Is TaxCalc approved by HMRC for filing?
Yes, TaxCalc is approved by HMRC including the following. Please note we will be listed as Acorah Software Products Ltd (TaxCalc). Self Assessment commercial software Making Tax Digital for VAT
rating 01 Aug, 2019 Views: 448
Submission errors in CT caused by iXBRL file created externally
Unfortunately in this situation there is limited support that we can give as the accounts have been produced via a third party package outside of TaxCalc. Although the error messages are indeed displaying within TaxCalc, they represent submission errors that HMRC have reported as coming from the...
rating 29 Mar, 2022 Views: 430
How do I remove the pop-up for ‘Sent to client’ when printing?
When you create a pdf to send to your client for approval, TaxCalc allows you to set the status of that return to Sent to client via a pop-up. The pop-up appears if you go to: Go to Printing Preferences > Who is it for? > My Client (copy for client to sign, including IR mark). You can...
rating 24 Mar, 2022 Views: 426
Useful information relating to the Dividend Database (2024-25)
Below is some useful information surrounding the data held within the Dividend Database for the 2024-25 tax year. For information relating to other years, please see Dividend Database, useful information Redde Northgate Renamed to ZIGUP in May 2024 CentralNic Group Renamed to Team...
rating 26 Jun, 2025 Views: 326

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