The basis upon which personal income or business profits are assessed in the UK for each fiscal year. The specific rules for each income-tax schedule detail the profits or income to be assessed in that year.
The Basis Period is a critical concept in accounting and taxation, referring to the specific period, usually a fiscal year, during which income generated or profits earned are used as the basis for assessing tax liabilities for the following tax year.
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