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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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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
Views: 3192
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How do I allocate profit and loss between partners in my SA800 return?
If your SA800 partnership return shows a profit and a loss for different partners, you will need to reallocate profits for all the partners because the rules state you cannot have a mix of profit and loss to be distributed between partners. All partners need to have either a loss or a profit. Once...
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19 Mar, 2020
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What is a partnership return or SA800?
Partnership return (SA800) The SA800 is the partnership ‘statement’ that the nominated partner completes to declare: the income sources of the partnership how they are divided amongst the individual partners. It should contain: the Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) of the...
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16 Jan, 2017
Views: 2678
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How do I write off small pools in the Capital Allowances grid?
To write off small pools (with a balance of less than £1,000) and claim the allowance, first open the Capital Allowances grid. SimpleStep mode SA100 – Your Work > Self Employment > Short/Full Form – Details > Capital Allowances SA800 – Trades or professions for (XXX) >...
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28 Jul, 2020
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You must enter the Type of capital allowances / purchase date
If you receive either of these error messages when you click on Check & Finish, it means that there's an empty asset somewhere within the Capital Allowance wizard. To correct this you will need to go into the Capital Allowance wizard in SimpleStep mode and remove the empty asset. Further...
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20 Feb, 2020
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How do I add a new asset to the Capital Allowances grid?
To enter a new asset on the Capital Allowances grid, first go into the Capital Allowances wizard. SimpleStep mode SA100 – Your Work > Self Employment > Short/Full Form – Details > Capital Allowances SA800 – Trades or professions for (XXX) > Capital allowances for > CA...
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03 Aug, 2020
Views: 1919
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How do I fix problems with print preview in TaxCalc?
If you're having problems with print preview, follow these steps to reinstall Adobe Acrobat Reader: Uninstall the program: Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a program Uninstall any instances of Adobe Reader Reboot your PC. Go to the Adobe website for the latest version of...
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13 Mar, 2017
Views: 1896
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Why can't I print PDF attachments?
TaxCalc can only print PDFs created using versions 1.4 to 1.7. To check the version of your PDF, complete the following steps: Open the PDF document. Click on File in the left-hand corner. Click on Properties. Check the version number in the pop-up window. If you can't print the PDF,...
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03 Aug, 2020
Views: 1868
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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. Click on Next Step in the HMRC warning message (if applicable). Un-tick Would you like to add a watermark? (towards the bottom...
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03 Aug, 2020
Views: 1670
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How do I unlock my return?
Your return is locked if: all fields in TaxCalc are filled in yellow a no-entry symbol appears when you hover over the fields with your mouse you can't enter data into the fields. To unlock the return, follow these steps: Click on File from the top menu. Remove the tick next to Lock...
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02 Mar, 2018
Views: 1451
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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...
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07 Feb, 2020
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HMRC toolkits to help reduce errors in tax returns
HMRC publishes a series of toolkits to give guidance on areas where there are frequent errors in tax returns. These toolkits also set out steps you can take to reduce these errors. They are updated every year as required. The toolkits are available on the HMRC website (as PDFs) and cover the...
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17 Jun, 2016
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How do I enter a long period/basis period in the SA800 return?
The Partnership return does not cater for basis period/overlap relief. The tax return does not provide a box to make the adjustment to apportion the details for the full period. The first return you submit should contain the apportioned amounts from the start date to 5 April. The second return...
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24 Mar, 2020
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Why aren't the IRmark and time stamp appearing when I print a tax return?
If the IRmark and time stamp are on the pdf preview but don't appear when you print your return, check your printer settings: Go to the heading Page Sizing & Handling. Click on Fit. Click on Fit to printable area or Shrink to fit (or similar). Print document. The IRmark and time stamp...
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18 May, 2015
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