Overview

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to producing and filing CT600 tax returns using data entry processes. 

Prerequisites

All delegates should have completed CCH Central: essentials. 

Objectives

To understand how to produce and file a corporation tax return, including preparing computations, and completing the online filing process. 

Course duration

2.5 hours

Cloudshare: This course will be delivered using an interactive hosted training environment called CloudShare.
CloudShare provides a standardised virtual training environment for each attendee, enabling hands on interaction during the training session. You will receive a comprehensive set of instructions and recommendations prior to the training.

Course contents

  • Creating a tax return (CT600) and Summary screen walkthrough
  • Main Return Data screen
  • How to create a trade
  • Inserting a profit and loss account
  • Importing data from Accounts Production
  • Analysis of disallowable items
  • Capital Allowance pools
  • Trade losses
  • Loans to participators
  • Viewing the tax computation and the online filing process. 

Who is this course designed for?

This course is designed for delegates who are new to CCH Corporation Tax and who are responsible for filing Corporation Tax returns.

Useful Resources

  • eLearning courses - online courses that provide you with an overview and insight into our software
  • Bitesize videos - Compliance and Non-Compliance - showing you how to use features (and also some specific focused areas) of our software
  • Webinars - sessions for you to attend and learn from
  • Customer Onboarding Glossary - Our terminology explained for customers

Related documents

CCH Corporation Tax 2026.3: Release Notes
Release Notes for CCH Corporation Tax 2026.3
CCH Corporation Tax 2026.2: Release Notes
Release Notes for CCH Corporation Tax 2026.2
Getting Started
This document provides a quick start guide for using CCH Corporation Tax software. It outlines essential features such as the Data Navigator, which assists in completing clients' Returns, and the use of Breadcrumbs for navigation. Additionally, it explains the functions available in the Ribbon panel located at the top of the screen. Overall, the document aims to streamline the user experience by highlighting key tools and navigation methods within the software.
Non Trade Loan Relationships
This document outlines topics related to Non Trade Loan Relationships in corporate tax computations. It includes links to sections on Non Trade Loan Relationship Summary, Credits, and Debits, detailing how to input and summarize these tax-related items in the Data Navigator. Each section describes the process for entering data and how totals are summarized for reporting purposes. Additionally, it links to related topics like Foreign Income and Miscellaneous Income.
Document Publishing
This document outlines the options for electronically storing tax returns and computations using CCH Document Management and CCH OneClick. It emphasizes that access to these tools requires appropriate licenses and user rights. Users can publish tax returns and computations both in draft form for client review and at various stages in the submission process to HMRC. The document includes specific links to guides on how to publish documents using both systems.