Looks like I'm going to be making a big loss this year (sad face), and I'm beginning to doubt the prospects for making much profit next year either. Is there any limit on the number of years I can carry the loss forward?
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Originally posted by ittony View PostLooks like I'm going to be making a big loss this year (sad face), and I'm beginning to doubt the prospects for making much profit next year either. Is there any limit on the number of years I can carry the loss forward?
For losses going forward, the extract from HMRC will be useful;
Profits that arise from 1 April 2017
There are restrictions on the total amount of carried forward losses that can be offset against profits of accounting periods from 1 April 2017.
These apply to carried-forward trading losses so that the total:
amount that can be relieved using carried-forward trading losses that arose before 1 April 2017 is restricted to, broadly, the amount of an allowance up to £5 million, plus 50% of remaining trading profits after deduction of the allowance
overall amount that can be relieved using most types of carried-forward losses - including carried-forward trading losses incurred either before or after 1 April 2017 - is restricted to, broadly, the amount of an allowance up to £5 million, plus 50% of remaining total profits after deduction of the allowance -
Originally posted by Ricky@IntouchAccounting View PostWith regards to the loss this year have you considered carrying the loss back against last years profits?
For losses going forward, the extract from HMRC will be useful;
I did come across that HMRC extract but it didn't seem to say anything about the number of years it could be carried forward. The loss is all after 2017, and whilst large, is comfortably under £5 million I'm pleased to report. So that quote seems to be saying I can offset all of it, but for how long?Comment
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Originally posted by ittony View PostUnfortunately I didn't make enough profit last year to offset it.
I did come across that HMRC extract but it didn't seem to say anything about the number of years it could be carried forward. The loss is all after 2017, and whilst large, is comfortably under £5 million I'm pleased to report. So that quote seems to be saying I can offset all of it, but for how long?
Year 1 Loss of £1,000
Year 2 Profit of £50 - Retained loss = £950
Year 3 Profit of £300 - Retained loss = £650
and so onComment
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Are we to assume you still don't have an accountant?
Under 5 million loss? since 2017?
So if you've been carrying a loss since 2017 how come your brother was involved and why have you been re-arranging shareholdings? In Nov 2019 you stated the company was making a profit. How did the working for equity pan out?
Something is starting to smell very fishy here.Last edited by northernladuk; 8 September 2020, 18:33.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostAre we to assume you still don't have an accountant?
https://www.contractoruk.com/forums/...ax-refund.htmlComment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View Post'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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You do know that profit/loss is calculated before dividend distribution don’t you?See You Next TuesdayComment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostUnder 5 million loss? since 2017?
So if you've been carrying a loss since 2017 how come your brother was involved and why have you been re-arranging shareholdings? In Nov 2019 you stated the company was making a profit. How did the working for equity pan out?.Comment
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Originally posted by ittony View Postnorthernladuk, if you're going to keep stalking me, could you at least up your reading comprehension skills please.
I won't go and check NLUK's comments against your posts as you'll think I'm a stalker too.Comment
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