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SA100 Individual Return

	Do I receive tax relief for my Gift Aid payments? When you make a Gift Aid payment you have to state that you pay enough tax for the charity to claim back the basic rate of tax paid on the donated amount. If you pay the basic rate tax, you won't receive any tax relief. If you're a higher rate taxpayer, you'll receive additional tax relief...
	02 Mar, 2018 Views: 2770

	Why am I not receiving tax relief for my pension contributions? You'll only receive additional tax relief on your private pension contributions, entered into your tax return, if you pay tax at the higher rate. Most private pension schemes operate the 'relief at source' method to provide basic rate tax relief on the pension contributions. Where this is the...
	17 Nov, 2025 Views: 2715

	How do I import data from SA800 to SA104 Partnership Pages (Practice User) If you're completing an Individual return where you have also prepared a partnership return, you can import the data into the SA104 pages in the tax return by following these steps. Firstly, you need to ensure that all of the required data is included within Practice Manager. Please check that...
	24 Sep, 2024 Views: 2646

	Difference between Married Couples Allowance and the Marriage Allowance Transfer Married Couples Allowance Applicable if you or your partner were born before 6 April 1935. Marriage Allowance Transfer Applicable if you or your partner were born on or after 6 April 1935. To find out more, please click on the applicable link: Claiming Marriage Allowance Claiming...
	04 Apr, 2023 Views: 2619

	I can't import partnership profits to individual return If you can't import partnership profits to an individual return, make sure that the two are linked in the partnership return: Launch Practice Manager. Select partnership return. Right click; Open In> Tax Production> Open. Click on Add New Partner. Enter details for the new...
	07 Feb, 2020 Views: 2536

	How do I use the Annual pension allowance details wizard for defined benefit schemes How do I use the Annual Pension Allowance details wizard for defined benefit schemes? Whilst our wizard refers to terminology for defined contribution pension schemes, it can be used to determine the annual allowance and any resulting pension tax charge for defined benefit schemes (also known as...
	26 Mar, 2026 Views: 2498

	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...
	02 Sep, 2025 Views: 2478

	Can I submit the SA200 short tax return in TaxCalc? You can't submit the SA200 short tax return in TaxCalc but you can use the longer SA100 tax return. You can file an SA100 either: on paper by 31 October or online by 31 January. TaxCalc will calculate any liability or repayment due, saving you time and ensuring you are aware of any...
	02 Mar, 2018 Views: 2398

	What do I do if a provisional field validation message appears but there are no provisional fields? If you receive a provisional field validation message when there are no provisional fields, you need to un-mark the return as provisional. SimpleStep mode (SA100) Select Other Information from the left-hand menu. Un-tick the second box 'Any of the figures you have given are provisional'. ...
	23 Mar, 2021 Views: 2322

	How do I apply the Scottish tax rate to my return and what impact does this have? When using TaxCalc, the tax return should automatically have the tax rate applied based on the postcode of the address on the return. Therefore the return will automatically apply the Scottish rate if there is a Scottish postcode. If this doesn't happen, please ensure that you are running the...
	26 Mar, 2026 Views: 2304

	HMRC Filing Exclusions and Special Cases 2022/23 HMRC Filing Exclusions 2022/23 Exclusions have arisen due to the previous introduction of additional allowances and bands for certain types of income, making the calculation of the tax liability more complex. HMRC systems expect our software to match their method of calculation in order for the...
	30 Nov, 2023 Views: 2291

	HMRC Filing Exclusions and Special Cases 2025/26 HMRC Filing Exclusions 2025/26 Exclusions have arisen due to the previous introduction of additional allowances and bands for certain types of income, making the calculation of the tax liability more complex. HMRC systems expect our software to match their method of calculation in order for the...
	19 Mar, 2026 Views: 2229

	Dividend Database, useful information The links to various articles below will assist in using the Dividend Database Dividend splits and reverse splits will change share holdings in a company. The ‘Useful Information’ articles below clarify how to address this in the dividend wizard. As well as containing other information for...
	26 Jun, 2025 Views: 2211

	HMRC Filing Exclusions and Special Cases 2021/22 HMRC Filing Exclusions 2021/22 Exclusions have arisen due to the previous introduction of additional allowances and bands for certain types of income, making the calculation of the tax liability more complex. HMRC systems expect our software to match their method of calculation in order for the...
	20 Apr, 2023 Views: 2205

	Where do I enter an averaging adjustment? To enter an averaging adjustment you need to go into the Full Self Employment pages. SimpleStep mode Go to Your Work > Self Employment > Annualised turnover. Tick the bottom box for Are any of the above true (or do you wish to complete the Full form for any other reason)? Click Next...
	22 May, 2023 Views: 2164