Test your understanding: answers
(1). Harry's terminal loss
| £ | £ |
|---|---|---|
2026/27 (6 April 2026 – 31 December 2026) |
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9/10 x £14,000 loss |
| 12,600 |
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2025/26 (1 January 2026 – 5 April 2026) |
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1 January 2026 – 28 February 2026 |
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(2/12 x £10,800 profit) | (1,800) |
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1 March 2026 – 5 April 2026 |
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(1/10 x £14,000 loss) | 1,400 |
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Net profit, so nil loss |
| ― |
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| 12,600 |
(2). Statement A is false.
The loss can be offset against the trader’s taxable trading profits of the tax year of cessation and the three tax years prior to that year on a last in, first out basis.
Statement B is false.
There is no requirement to account for output tax in respect of assets held on cessation where the VAT due does not exceed £1,000.
