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Pension Lifetime Allowance changes from 1 April 2023
The lifetime allowance charge was abolished by Finance (No.2) Act 2023 s18 with effect from 6 April 2023, although other tax charges can apply in its place. Under Finance (No.2) Act 2023 s19, benefits that would have otherwise suffered a 55% lifetime allowance charge are instead treated as pension...
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24 Oct, 2024
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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)...
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03 Feb, 2015
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MTD for Income Tax 2026/27
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) requires businesses and landlords with qualifying income to maintain digital records and update HMRC each quarter using compatible software. When you will need to enrol for MTD ITSA For individuals, MTD for ITSA will be introduced...
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19 Mar, 2025
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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...
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27 Sep, 2019
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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...
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24 Mar, 2022
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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...
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06 Sep, 2023
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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...
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21 Jun, 2023
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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
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01 Aug, 2019
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Useful information relating to the Dividend Database (2023-24)
Below is some useful information surrounding the data held within the Dividend Database for the 2023-24 tax year. For information relating to other years, please see Dividend Database, useful information Alpha FX group Renamed to Alpha Group International for 2023 National Express Renamed to...
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27 Jun, 2024
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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...
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29 Mar, 2022
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MTD ITSA for Agents - Frequently Asked Questions
MTD for Income Tax - Frequently Asked Questions (for Agents) Q1) What does MTD mean for my clients? Clients that are mandated for MTD will be required to: Maintain Digital Records (Bookkeeping Software/Spreadsheets) for each business at least quarterly Submit income & expenses...
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25 Mar, 2025
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Do we store customer data (Individual users)
Unfortunately TaxCalc does not store individual user tax returns on our server. This is due to the Data Protection act which does not allow TaxCalc to hold personal and confidential information about our customers. Tax returns must be saved either locally on your machine or to an external...
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29 Mar, 2023
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HMRC Filing Exclusions and Special Cases 2019/20
HMRC Filing Exclusions 2019/20 Exclusions have arisen due to the previous introduction of additional allowances. Bands for certain types of income which has made the calculation of the tax liability more complex. HMRC systems expect our software to match their method of calculation in order for...
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11 Mar, 2025
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Using the Adjustment Calculator for a sole trader (from 2024/25 onwards)
When processing the information for the 2024/25 tax year, the Basis Period Reform will have already taken place. If you are unfamiliar with the rules surrounding this, it is recommended that you review the information enclosed in this HMRC webpage. If for any reason, a self employed individual...
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25 Mar, 2025
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Using the Transition Profit wizard from 2024/25: Worked example
When processing the information for the 2024/25 tax year, the Basis Period Reform will have already taken place. If you are unfamiliar with the rules surrounding this, it is recommended that you review the information enclosed in this HMRC webpage. If you previously reported either partnership...
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25 Mar, 2025
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