Why is QB adding some expenses to my VAT return which shouldn't be VAT reclaimable? These expenses are the same expense category as others which aren't being added!

Hi Tristan,

Let's check your transactions to see why they add up to your VAT Return.

If you’re using the FRS scheme, there’s a VAT Reclaimable checkbox on your expense transactions. It could be that it was checked on some of your expenses that’s why they add up to your VAT Return. Having said that, let's open the expenses and remove the check mark in that box.

1. Go to Taxes.
2. On the affected return, click the down arrow next to Prepare return.
3. Select View VAT Details.
4. (Optional) Sort the list by Transaction Type.
5. Click to open the expense transactions.
6. Remove the check mark in the VAT Reclaimable checkbox.
7. Click Save and close.

If you're using the Standard scheme, please open the same report and check the VAT code used of the expenses. It should be the same with the others.

Please let us know if you have more questions.