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Notice to make a CT61 Return

Hello everyone!
Looking for some assistance on CT61 returns...
I have recently started a company and have been 'trading' for the last three months. Have just received a CT61 tax return and am unsure what I need to declare? So far our only business is purchasing advertising space for companies, where we have charged the publication we have recommended to each of our clients a 10% agency fee - for example, if we have placed an advert on behalf of our client, at an agreed rate of £1,000, we have billed the client £1,000 (plus VAT) and have paid the publication £900 (plus VAT) - so, although there has been a few thousand pounds going through our business account, the actual net profit is relatively small. Do I need to pay on all income, or just the profit? Any help gratefully received, as I am stuck! :)
Thanks,
Tipsy

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  • phill99
    phill99 Posts: 9,092 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    You only pay tax on profit. That is the sum of all income minus the sum of all costs and legitimate business expenses.

    I can't help thinking you would be better off with an accountant.
    Eat vegetables and fear no creditors, rather than eat duck and hide.
  • Hi Phill99,
    Yes, an accountant is on the cards. I didn't want to go that way from the very start, as income in minimal through this business, but looks like I will need to.
    Regards,
    Liam
  • phill99
    phill99 Posts: 9,092 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    An accountant will easily save you kore than they cost, especially if you run a limited company.
    Eat vegetables and fear no creditors, rather than eat duck and hide.
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