Hello there, Michelle. I’ll be glad to help you with filing your quarterly VAT return.
Before submitting your VAT return, please ensure your VAT and Making Tax Digital (MTD) settings in QuickBooks Online are correctly configured. MTD requires VAT returns to be submitted electronically to HMRC if your business is VAT-registered in the UK.
Once you’ve verified that everything is set up correctly, here’s how you can file your VAT return for this quarter:
- Go to VAT, then select VAT.
- Select the Returns tab.
- Next to the VAT return you need to submit, select Prepare return.
- Tip: Select the ▼ dropdown arrow and choose VAT error checker to confirm everything is posted correctly.
- When ready, select Submit to HMRC.
- Tick the I declare the information is true and complete checkbox.
- Select Submit to HMRC again. Wait for the confirmation message and do not close the page until you see the receipt confirmation.
- Once HMRC accepts the return, select Done.
You’ll receive an email confirmation from HMRC with the details of your submission.
For more guidelines on how to file your VAT return, please refer to this article: VAT return filing in QuickBooks Online.
If you require further assistance or have any other questions, feel free to comment below.
