My corp tax for the next year is going to be around £20k. Any suggestions on how I can reduce it?
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Reducing Corp Tax
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Reducing Corp Tax
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Apart from that, can the business invest the money elsewhere to reduce Corp Tax?Originally posted by Fred Bloggs View PostPay a lump sum into a pension (SIPP).What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Not usually - any other investments are balance sheet movements rather than anything that effects the actual profit.Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostApart from that, can the business invest the money elsewhere to reduce Corp Tax?Comment
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What if you make an investment in something and lose out? Just wondering like.Originally posted by Clare@InTouch View PostNot usually - any other investments are balance sheet movements rather than anything that effects the actual profit.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Usually a capital loss, which can then only be set off against capital gains.Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostWhat if you make an investment in something and lose out? Just wondering like.
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How about starting a company overseas that provides loans to UK based employees ? Bet no one has thought of that !!Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostWhat if you make an investment in something and lose out? Just wondering like.When freedom comes along, don't PISH in the water supply.....Comment
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I am intrigued as to why someone with 23000 post would be asking such a question or is this the first time you have strayed into accounting/legal from generalOriginally posted by MarillionFan View PostMy corp tax for the next year is going to be around £20k. Any suggestions on how I can reduce it?Comment
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