How do i change my VAT quarter date in QuickBooks desktop pro?

Hello Chris_Atlantic, 

Welcome to the Community page, 

If you go to Suppliers > Supplier Centre > HMRC VAT > edit the supplier > VAT Settings you can make the changes there. 

Thanks for the swift response @Ashleigh1 so if i change the period, will the same reflect when filing to HMRC VAT - File VAT MTD window?

Hello chris_Atlantic, It would depend on what periods are open with HMRC for MTD. Have you filed anything within desktop at all? 

Hi @Ashleigh1 , No we used to use the bridging tool to file VAT. Now that we have migrated to QuickBooks desktop, i would like to align the VAT filing dates to actuals. So our VAT quarter filing period is

1 - Dec - Feb - Filed end of March

2 - Mar - May - Filed now

3 - Jun - Aug - Filed end of Sept

4 - Sept - Nov - Filed end of Dec

In QuickBooks, the default filing quarter is showing January to March, and I need to modify it to March to May as per my filing to HMRC.

Hi @Chris_Atlantic,

Thank you for providing additional information about your VAT concern. Allow me to chime in and help you change the VAT quarter date in QuickBooks Desktop.

You can modify the date by editing the VAT Agency details under the VAT Settings tab. Please click the VAT menu bar and select Manage VAT to access the information.

Here's how:

1. In QuickBooks Desktop, select VAT from the top menu.
2. Select Manage VAT.
3. Go to the VAT Settings tab.
4. Edit VAT agency details.

I've attached an article to keep you up-to-date on any VAT changes, as well as some information about how to comply with MTD for VAT: VAT and Making Tax Digital for QuickBooks Desktop.

Don't hesitate to reach out anytime you need further assistance changing the VAT quarterly date. I'll be here to help.

@AlcaeusFMany thanks.. let me give it a shot by changing the VAT filing dates in MTD