I can help you enter purchase VAT in QuickBooks, @hilarylbryan.
To enter the purchase VAT on your goods, you’ll want to add a VAT category to your products and services. This way, QuickBooks Online (QBO) can accurately calculate your taxes.
Here’s how:
- Open your QBO account.
- Select the Gear icon, then choose Products and services.
- Locate the item, then click Edit.
- Under the Purchasing information, enter the Cost and select an Expense account.
- Select the Inclusive of purchase tax check box.
- From the Purchase tax ▼ dropdown, select the applicable purchase VAT.
- You can select a preferred supplier. QBO remembers your preferred supplier so you can reorder this product easily.
- Press Save and close after.

Check out this reference to learn more about adding VAT categories to your items: Add a VAT category to your products and services.
Moreover, here’s an illuminating guide to help manage your orders, maintain inventory, and track fulfillment to all sales channels: Use reports to see your sales and stock status.
Don’t hesitate to leave a message if you have other questions or concerns about your stocks. I’ll be here to help. Have a good one and always take care!