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JessLawrence
Level 1

UK tax year start date

I've just signed up to Quickbooks as a sole trader in the UK, but I'm struggling to make the tax year work. In the advanced account management settings, there is a drop down option for the tax year to start on the 6th April, but this doesn't seem to work. Despite having that selected, the P&L report is still pulling in transactions from 1st April onwards, which is skewing my records.

 

Why is the option there if it isn't functional? Am I doing something wrong?

 

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Best answer April 07, 2025

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JoesemM
Moderator

UK tax year start date

Thank you for choosing QuickBooks for your accounting needs, Jess. I would like to provide some details regarding the transactions that are visible even with April 6 as the start of your tax year, ensuring you can keep accurate reports.

 

The Profit and Loss report shows income and expenses based on when they are recognized, not necessarily when payments are made. Setting April 6 as the fiscal year start in QuickBooks mainly affects how annual financial summaries, such as yearly profit and loss statements, are structured. 

 

Moreover, transactions occurring from April 1 to April 5 will still appear in standard profit and loss reports unless the date range for the report specifically excludes these dates. This guarantees a thorough representation of data without unintentionally leaving out transactions from early April in your QuickBooks Sole Trader.

 

With this, you can customize the Profit and Loss report and enter April 6 as the start date. Refer to the screenshot for a visual reference. For further information on locating missing transactions in your P&L report, please open this article: Find the missing income and expense transactions in your Profit and Loss report.

Additionally, to assist you in using your QuickBooks Sole Trader, like connecting to banks, categorizing transactions, uploading receipts, and more, see this link: Introduction to QuickBooks Sole Trader.

 

Feel free to get in touch with me if you have inquiries regarding reports or any QuickBooks matters. I want to make sure you're well taken care of. Wishing you continued success in your business!

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JoesemM
Moderator

UK tax year start date

Thank you for choosing QuickBooks for your accounting needs, Jess. I would like to provide some details regarding the transactions that are visible even with April 6 as the start of your tax year, ensuring you can keep accurate reports.

 

The Profit and Loss report shows income and expenses based on when they are recognized, not necessarily when payments are made. Setting April 6 as the fiscal year start in QuickBooks mainly affects how annual financial summaries, such as yearly profit and loss statements, are structured. 

 

Moreover, transactions occurring from April 1 to April 5 will still appear in standard profit and loss reports unless the date range for the report specifically excludes these dates. This guarantees a thorough representation of data without unintentionally leaving out transactions from early April in your QuickBooks Sole Trader.

 

With this, you can customize the Profit and Loss report and enter April 6 as the start date. Refer to the screenshot for a visual reference. For further information on locating missing transactions in your P&L report, please open this article: Find the missing income and expense transactions in your Profit and Loss report.

Additionally, to assist you in using your QuickBooks Sole Trader, like connecting to banks, categorizing transactions, uploading receipts, and more, see this link: Introduction to QuickBooks Sole Trader.

 

Feel free to get in touch with me if you have inquiries regarding reports or any QuickBooks matters. I want to make sure you're well taken care of. Wishing you continued success in your business!

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