Learn how to submit a VAT return through Making Tax Digital (MTD) to HMRC in QuickBooks Desktop.
- Select VAT from the menu.
- Select File VAT (Accountants). You will be prompted to ensure you have an agent services account.
- Link all your MTD-eligible clients to your MTD agent services account.
- Connect to HMRC using your new MTD government gateway user ID and password.
- Select File VAT (Small Businesses).
- Connect to HMRC.
- Sign into HMRC using your government gateway credentials.
- Grant QuickBooks authority to interact with HMRC on your behalf.
- File VAT MTD.
- Select the relevant VAT return, and then Proceed.
- Review your return and once you're happy with it, select File Return.
- Agree to the declaration and select File Return.
- Select Finish.
If you need more information, here's an overview of Making Tax Digital for VAT.