Submit a VAT return to HMRC through MTD for QuickBooks Desktop

Learn how to submit a VAT return through Making Tax Digital (MTD) to HMRC in QuickBooks Desktop.

1. Select VAT from the menu.
2. Select File VAT (Accountants). You will be prompted to ensure you have an agent services account.
3. Link all your MTD-eligible clients to your MTD agent services account.
4. Connect to HMRC using your new MTD government gateway user ID and password.
5. Select File VAT (Small Businesses).
6. Connect to HMRC.
7. Sign into HMRC using your government gateway credentials.
8. Grant QuickBooks authority to interact with HMRC on your behalf.
9. File VAT MTD.
10. Select the relevant VAT return, and then Proceed.
11. Review your return and once you're happy with it, select File Return.
12. Agree to the declaration and select File Return.
13. Select Finish.

If you need more information, here's an overview of Making Tax Digital for VAT. 

QuickBooks MTD software currently supports Standard, Cash and Flat Rate schemes. QuickBooks Bridging Software supports Standard and Cash schemes. Businesses whose home currency is not GBP are currently not supported for MTD.