C4) Helta Ltd acquired 100% of the share capital of Buzz Ltd on 1 January 2021. On that date, Helta Ltd began implementing a major change in the nature of Buzz Ltd’s trade. The trading profits/(losses) of each company for the two years ended 31 March 2021 are: Buzz Ltd Helta Ltd ££ Year ended 31 March 2020 80,000 20,000 Year ended 31 March 2021 100,00 20,000 The profits and losses are generated evenly throughout these periods. Neither company has any other income or gains, nor any other associated companies. Required: State, with supporting calculations, how relief is obtained for Buzz Ltd’s loss of £100,000, on the basis that the companies claim relief for losses as soon as possible.
C4) Helta Ltd acquired 100% of the share capital of Buzz Ltd on 1 January 2021. On that date, Helta Ltd began implementing a major change in the nature of Buzz Ltd’s trade. The trading
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Buzz Ltd |
Helta Ltd ££ |
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Year ended 31 March 2020 |
80,000 |
20,000 |
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Year ended 31 March 2021 |
100,00 |
20,000 |
The profits and losses are generated evenly throughout these periods. Neither company has any other income or gains, nor any other associated companies. Required: State, with supporting calculations, how relief is obtained for Buzz Ltd’s loss of £100,000, on the basis that the companies claim relief for losses as soon as possible.
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