(1). Where a trader’s monthly profits are falling it may be beneficial to choose a 31 March year end. With a 31 March year end:
For example, in Nora’s second tax year, 2014/15:
(2). 31 May year end
1. Profit for each trading period
£ | ||
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Nine months ending 31 May 2014 (£4,000 x 2) + (£3,000 x 5) + (£6,000 x 2) | 35,000 | |
Year ending 31 May 2015 (£6,000 x 4) + (£10,000 x 8) | 104,000 |
2. Taxable profit for the first two tax years
£ | ||
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2013/14 (1 September 2013 to 5 April 2014) 7/9 x £35,000 | 27,222 | |
2014/15 (1 September 2013 to 31 August 2014) £35,000 + (3/12 x £104,000) | 61,000 |