COM133001 - Returns/notices: unlogging returns: introduction

Circumstances may arise where a return needs to be unlogged. This may be because:

  • the return does not fulfil the filing requirement
  • you need to remove it from COTAX and then capture it on a different Accounting Period (AP)

Before unlogging a return, you must consider the recovery, interest, enquiry, reallocation and repayment position, method of delivery and any further action needed as per local guidance.

Unlogging a return deletes the CT600, accounts, computations and all other attachments from the portal. You must therefore consider saving a PDF copy of the return and retaining as per local guidance before unlogging if you do not intend to reject it.

If you are rejecting the return, that may involve logging the return onto COTAX, if that has not happened automatically and then unlogging it.