how do I submit a vat return ?

t's great to have you here in the Community, Tyler. Once you've completed your VAT settings and set up Making Tax Digital (MTD), you're all set to take the next step.

You can head over to the VAT Centre to prepare and submit your VAT return directly to HMRC. To do so, follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to the Taxes menu, then select VAT once again.
2. Open the Returns tab.
3. Find the VAT return you need to submit, and click Prepare return.
   
   
4. Tip: Select the dropdown arrow and choose VAT error checker to confirm everything is posted correctly.
5. When ready, select Submit to HMRC.
6. Tick the I declare the information is true and complete checkbox.
7. Then, hit Submit to HMRC again. Wait for the confirmation message and do not close the page until you see the receipt confirmation.
8. Once HMRC receives the return, click Done.
   

HMRC will send you a confirmation email with all the details of your submission.

For more detailed steps on filing your return, changing the filing status, or recording a VAT payment or refund, check out this helpful article for reference: Submit a VAT Return to HMRC Using MTD (Making Tax Digital) in QuickBooks.

With the steps outlined above, you should be able to submit a return to HMRC. If you have any other issues and concerns related to VAT, let me know. I'll always be around to assist you.