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Delayed response / Return keeps polling when filing to HMRC
If you receive a status from HMRC of Delayed Response when attempting to file online, this usually means that HMRC's processing systems are very busy. This won't affect the submission of the return itself but it does mean that the Submission Finished message won't be as prompt as usual. When...
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03 Aug, 2020
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64-8 Setup, Usage and Guidance
The below information will go through the process of applying for authorisation to act on behalf of your clients. The heading below will allow you to skip to the relevant section (if applicable): Completing the 64-8 form. What happens after successful activation of the 64-8? Potential issues...
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19 Aug, 2020
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How do I print a copy of my return?
You can easily print your tax return to a printer or PDF. Please see the below video tutorial for more information. Alternatively, please see the written instructions below: Open the tax return. Click on Check and Finish. Click on Print. Click on Next Step in the HMRC warning message (if...
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05 Nov, 2020
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How do I recover CIS tax deducted on a CT600?
Unfortunately, there is no facility to recover CIS tax through the CT600. CIS tax is an employment tax that's deducted from a limited company's gross income and therefore forms part of the PAYE system. Unfortunately, HMRCs systems do not synchronise information and therefore the required entries...
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15 Sep, 2017
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Why does the IRmark on a tax return change?
The IRmark on a tax return will change if you: make changes to the entries on the return remove a figure and re-enter it as it was before. The IRmark shouldn't change if you amend anything outside of the return, such as an email address or filing credentials. Please note that when a...
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12 Sep, 2019
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How do I offset losses against profits (and also reduce Class 4 NIC)?
Profit chargeable to Class 4 NIC You can offset losses against a profit to reduce Class 4 payments. To do this enter the loss amount into the profit schedule in the following places: Self Employment HMRC Forms mode (Full Form): page 5, box 102. Partnership Pages HMRC Forms mode (Short or Full...
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19 Mar, 2020
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TaxCalc doesn't generate a print preview
TaxCalc uses the Adobe pdf file standard as its printing output. This allows you to have more control over the printing options and also allows you to save your tax returns as pdf documents. If you get an error from Adobe Reader when trying to generate a print preview, follow these instructions:...
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16 Mar, 2016
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When can I use the Dividend Database or What If? Planner?
The What If planner and Dividend Database are add on modules to your existing tax packages. Each year, the software is updated in June to contain the updated details required. Between April and June, TaxCalc are in communication with HMRC and are finalising the information that we have before...
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24 Mar, 2020
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How do I enter a balancing charge/allowance for a capital allowance asset that I've written off in a previous year?
To enter a balancing charge/allowance for an asset that you've written off in a previous year, follow these steps: Add a new asset. Choose the type of asset (whichever pool the asset was initially entered in). Enter the date of acquisition or any date in a prior accounting period. Tick Asset...
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03 Aug, 2020
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Does TaxCalc calculate Private Residence Relief on Capital Gains Tax?
TaxCalc doesn't calculate Private Residence Relief (PRR) on Capital Gains Tax. You will have to do this manually. You can use the HMRC helpsheet on PRR (from page 6) and the HMRC website to help you with these calculations. If you have any queries on Capital Gains Tax and PRR call the HMRC...
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25 Feb, 2015
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How do I make a negligible value claim?
If you own an asset that has become of negligible value – worth next to nothing – you can make a negligible value claim. This will be treated as though you'd sold the asset and immediately reacquired it for an amount equal to its value at the time you made the claim. Before you can make a...
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03 Aug, 2020
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Using the Dividend Database
This article shows you how to add dividend payments to your tax return If you have imported your previous year’s return into the current year, click on Refresh to update all the payments made in the current tax year. If you have no changes to your holdings they should now all be up to date. ...
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20 Feb, 2020
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How do I remove duplicate property pages?
Duplicate property pages may be created if you've imported a return from last year and: you used the joint import to import income from another individual tax return which contains income from the same property. you have manually entered details with the same property name. You can...
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19 Nov, 2015
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Do I need to report nursery or child care vouchers?
You need to report nursery or child care vouchers if: you don't receive them under the salary sacrifice scheme and you receive more than £55 of vouchers. If you receive your nursery or child care vouchers in exchange for salary under the salary sacrifice scheme, you don't need to disclose...
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02 Mar, 2018
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How do I complete the CT600 for a long period of accounts? (Business users)
If your accounts cover a period of more than 12 months, you'll need to complete the CT600 for two periods, as follows: Prepare the accounts for the full period and generate an XBRL version (if required). Apportion the profit/loss into a 12-month period and the remaining days – using days...
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24 Mar, 2020
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