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CCH Corporation Tax
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NavigationGetting Started
    This section explains the functions available within the Ribbon panel at the top of the screen.

    Ribbon

    The Ribbon contains tasks/functions:        

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    Close will close the period being worked on.

    Online Filing-  navigates to the online filing area where you are able to attach documents to and file your clients' Tax Returns to HMRC.

    Online Filing displays in a separate tab.

    The IR Mark version of the Tax Return is available in this area.

    View  offers a drop down to view ;

    Computation

    This generates the full corporation tax computation, from where you can view and print the iXBRL tagged computation.

    The computation displays in a separate tab to the data entry tab.

    The contents of the computation is displayed in the left hand Navigator panel providing hyperlinks to each computation report for ease of navigation.

    Tax return 

    This previews the CT600 Tax Return and relevant accompanying supplementary pages for all accounting periods.

    The Tax Return for each accounting period displays in a separate tab. 

               HMRC help

    Access HMRC's Corporation Tax PDF help documents.

    Notes Summary

    This link provides you with a summary of all computation notes created for the period of account.

               Estimates Summary

               This link provides you with a summary of all statements flagged as estimated for the period of account

    Hide/show unused sources toggles between inputted statements and all input statements shown in the Data Navigator.

    Update from Accounts  enables you to update  information from CCH Accounts Production directly into CCH Corporation Tax.

    Publish

    Document Management allows you to upload documents into CCH Document Management.

    This link will only be activated if you are licensed to use CCH Document Management.

    Workflow

                Start will start a Workflow for the period

    FAR 

    The Fixed Asset Register icon will be enabled if licensed and the CCH Accounts Production - link Balance Sheet             flagged in Tax Links

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    Profit & Loss allows the insert or removal, tagging and saving and loading a template of the Profit & Loss.

    Balance Sheet allows import and export of additions and disposals from Excel csv.file format and allows the Balance sheet template to be saved and loaded.

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    The Profit & Loss panel contains 5 tasks/functions in the form of hyperlinks:

    Insert (Remove) P&L

    This allows you to Insert a Profit & Loss account into a period of account. 

    Remove P&L will appear when a Profit & Loss has been inserted.

    Load P&L template

    This allows you to load a previously created Profit & Loss template.

    Save P&L Template 

    This function allows you to save a Profit & Loss template for use with other client Tax Returns. 

    Enable (Disable) P&L tagging

    This function enables the iXBRL tagging facility present within CCH Corporation Tax.

    Disable P&L tagging option will only be seen once Enable P&L tagging has been selected.

    Delete all P&L tags

    This link allows you to delete all Profit & Loss tags applied.

    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.