Hi,
Until now, a business could make their accounting period start on any day of the year, ending the following year on the preceding day.
Eg. 16/07/2023 to 15/07/2024. These dates do not match the financial year 6 April to 5 April and may result in an overlap, where profit was taxed twice.
Now that businesses will need to change their accounting period to match the financial year, relief for that overlap can be claimed.
You will need to contact our self assesment helpline on 0300 200 3310 or contact our webchat facility at:
Contact HMRCfor more details
Please also have a look at
Basis period reform
Thank you.