Setting of business losses

Can business losses be set off against other heads except salaries
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In the UK, business losses (excluding speculative losses) can generally be set off against income from any other source, with the notable exception of salary income. This means you can use business losses to reduce your tax liability on other business gains or other eligible income streams. However, it's crucial to ensure compliance with audit requirements when doing so.

Business loss other than speculative business can be set off against any head of income except SALARY..

Loss from business and profession cannot be set off against income chargeable to tax under the head “Salaries”
Business loss can be set off against any business gain
Yes it can go to any other head.
but do make sure you are complying with audit requirement
Yes you can set off from any head other than salary ( normal business only )

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