O · Glossary
Offsetting
Using a loss in one area to reduce taxable income elsewhere.
Offsetting in UK tax means using a loss or relief to reduce taxable income/gains. Examples: trading losses against general income (sole traders), capital losses against gains, EIS loss relief against income, group relief between Ltd companies.
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