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murdac
Level 1

Submitting a first vat return

HI

 

I have just finished my first VAT qtr in quick books and preparing my first VAT return.

I have transactions before I registered for VAT that I want to include.

I have all the transactions recorded with the correct VAT rates and the correct balance is showing in

the VAT control account.

However when I go to do my return it will only do a 3 month period and include transactions from that period.

I can not adjust the period I want to claim for.

The suggestion is to do adjustments, but when I try to do this it affects the control account as it asks for something to adjust against. but the transactions are are already there and it causes issues.

Can anyone please tell me how to claim the past VAT.

 

Thanks

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GlinetteC
Moderator

Submitting a first vat return

Thank you for reaching out about your first VAT return, Murdac. I understand you're trying to include transactions from before your registration date.

 

Please note that making manual adjustments can impact your VAT control and Suspense accounts. This happens because the return is tied to a specific period, and any changes to it require corresponding entries to ensure your books remain balanced.

 

To ensure your VAT return is accurate and fully compliant, we recommend consulting with an accountant or tax professional. They can guide you through the specific process for reclaiming pre-registration VAT, which often involves special rules and regulations.

 

Check the Make VAT adjustments in QuickBooks to know what happens after an adjustment is made, and how to correct errors in previously filed returns.

 

If you have other questions, please drop them in the comments, and we'll assist you promptly.

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