financial year
Britishnoun
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any annual period at the end of which a firm's accounts are made up
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the annual period ending April 5, over which Budget estimates are made by the British Government and which functions as the income-tax year
Example Sentences
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The most recent fines covered by council purchase cards in the past financial year were all paid by City Operations.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
For example, higher or additional rate taxpayers have to pay 24% on gains in the current financial year.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Qatar Airways Group’s net profit was down 9.9% on year to $1.94 billion for the financial year through March 31, according to its financial statements.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Guillemot said that this financial year would likely be a "low point" in Ubisoft's performance given "a softer release slate and restructuring costs".
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
At the end of what we call the financial year we may be able to give you more.
From Coquette by Swinnerton, Frank
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