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How do I make a claim for Enterprise Investment Scheme deferral relief?
Deferral Relief allows you treat the gain as not arising until some future date, if you acquire EIS shares with the proceeds of a disposal of an asset. To claim for Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) deferral relief on an Individual tax return, you need to enter details of the asset under...
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Error message: 1610 The accounting period for this amended return does not match the records currently held for the company
When you file a Corporation Tax return to HMRC, the system expects the next return to be either an amended return or a new return following on from the last period. If you submit an incorrect period and then try to amend the dates, you'll get the following error message: 1610 Known Facts Check...
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Where do I enter Special Withholding Tax on a CT600?
To enter Special Withholding Tax on a CT600, follow these instructions: CT600 (2015) Version 3 SimpleStep mode – CT600 Core > Reliefs and deductions in terms of tax > Double taxation relief. HMRC Forms mode – CT600 Core > Page 5 > Box 450. CT600 (2008) Version 2 PLEASE...
rating 29 Mar, 2017 Views: 5183
HMRC API - Service status & common messages
Below are some common questions, queries and answers regarding the HMRC API facility that can be found within TaxCalc: Who should complete the identity check during authorisation? The identity check should be completed by someone who is authorised to act for your firm. (Details asked include...
rating 30 Oct, 2018 Views: 5163
Changing your UTR
Your Unique Tax Reference will usually stay with you for good once it has been assigned to you, as this identifies who you are on HMRCs records. There are however, some exceptions. If you are made bankrupt, then a new UTR will be assigned to you. This will come into use the year after your...
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How to enter multiple trades on the CT600?
Unfortunately, you cannot enter multiple trades on the CT600. Instead you need to enter the combined figures into the computation to show the overall position and then attach a PDF computation for each trade to show the individual computations. This can be done in either SimpleStep or HMRC Forms...
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How do I claim relief for Research and Development from 1 April 2024?
For accounting periods starting on or after 1 April 2024, the merged R&D expenditure credit (RDEC) and enhanced R&D intensive support (ERIS) replace the old RDEC and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) schemes. The two schemes and how to claim are explained below. Merged Research and...
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Where do I enter overlap relief for self employment?
You can only claim overlap relief using the Full Self Employment pages. SimpleStep mode Click on Your Work. Select the Self Employment option. Click on Next step to continue to the Annualised turnover screen. Tick yes to the question Are any of the above true (or do you wish to complete the...
rating 27 Jul, 2020 Views: 4970
Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) and Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC)
The new Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) and Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC) replaces the current creative tax reliefs for film, high-end TV, animation, children’s TV and video games. Under AVEC and VGEC companies will receive an above the line tax credit based on qualifying...
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How do I use excess pension contribution allowance carried forward from previous years?
TaxCalc automatically offsets your pension contribution allowance against your pension contributions for the current year. If contributions have been paid in excess of your annual pension allowance, you can utilise any unused allowance from the previous three years (starting with the oldest year)...
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How to register for online filing to HMRC as a Non Resident.
If you are a non-resident, you will be unable to register for online filing in the normal way as HMRC require you to have a National Insurance number (NINO) or a Unique Tax Reference (UTR) already. If you do not have either of these, you will need to contact HRMC. Our customers previously have...
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Tax on COVID grants
During 2020, and continuing throughout 2021, the government provided grants to assist businesses that were affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. How are COVID grants taxed? The legislation confirms that all COVID-19 support scheme payments are taxable under either Income Tax or Corporation Tax...
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How do I remove the watermark when printing a return?
If you want to remove a watermark from a tax return, you'll need to amend the printing preferences: Open the tax return. Click on Check and Finish. Click on Print or paper file return. Click on Next Step in the HMRC warning message (if applicable). Un-tick Would you like to add a watermark?...
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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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How to reflect Goodwill relief on the Corporation Tax Return?
HMRC have recently amended the rules (01/04/2019) on instances where profit can be reduced by claiming corporation tax relief on goodwill and relevant assets. We would recommend reading the HMRC guidance further on this particular topic to ensure you understand this fully before any entries are...
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