S.381 Loss relief claim

If you sustain a loss in your trade or profession (whether carried on solely or in partnership with others), you can choose to make a claim for relief under section 381 tax relief.

This is a claim where you can offset the said losses against your (and if applicable your spouse’s) other income such as rent or employment and possibly generate a tax refund.

If you choose to claim relief under section 381, then you cannot choose to use only part of the loss against part of his income.  Instead, if a claim for relief is made, the full loss must, in so far as possible, be set off against all of the your income.

It is important to note a claim under S.381 must be made within 2 years of the tax year to which the claim relates.

Subject to qualifying conditions

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