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Main Pool

CCH Corporation Tax
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Capital AllowancesTax Computation
    The Main Pool is available in the Trading Summary and Management Expense sections of the Data Navigator

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    Tax written down value brought forward is a manual entry in the first accounting period.  For subsequent accounting periods it is calculated from the preceding period's carry forward.  If this value requires amendment, use the Tax written down value brought forward override.

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    Additions qualifying for AIA/WDA  can be either manual entry or linked from the the Tangible Fixed Assets Additions Analysis input screen

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    To claim the annual investment allowance click on the AIA Claimed hyperlink and complete the AIA Claim input screen located in the Data Navigator under Tax Planning >AIA Claim.

    A Small pool write off  appears when the written down value is £1,000 or less.

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    To disclaim Written down allowance, enter the value to disclaim in the WDA disclaimed field.

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    First Year Allowances for Green Technology, low emission cars, Enterprize zones, zero emissions goods vehicles and Electric charge points can be entered or linked from the Tangible Fixed Assets Additions Analysis input screen.

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