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Bounce Back Loan As Expense

Can we use the bounce bsck losn repayments as an expense in our tax returns?

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  • Jeremy535897
    Jeremy535897 Posts: 10,786 Forumite
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    Only the interest, not the capital. You didn't count the loan as a taxable receipt, so can't expect a deduction for repaying it.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    And the first year is interest free, so only for tax year 21/22.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
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