Offsetting loss against other income

LaurenS
LaurenS Registered Posts: 8
edited June 18 in AAT member discussion
A sole trader client uses cash basis accounting and has made a loss in the first year. Client is also employed and is a higher rate tax payer. Can the loss be taken into account against the income from employment or should the loss be carried forward against potential future profits?

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  • burg
    burg Registered, Moderator Posts: 1,425 mod
    AS the cash basis has been used then sideways relief is not available. Losses can only be carried forward for reief against profits from the same trade. A check should be made to see if preparing the accounts on an accruals basis may be better for the client as then sideways relief would be available.
    Regards,

    Burg
  • stevo5678
    stevo5678 Registered Posts: 323
    If the stock is not that much nor the debtors/prepayments etc then as Burg says using an accruals basis may make sense to use the loss.

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