Setting up VAT for a future start date

MalcolmP · ‎June 12, 2019

I have been using QBO for a while but have now registered for VAT which has an effective start date in 2 months.

Do I have to wait until this start date before setting up VAT in QBO or can I do all that work now without QBO actually recording VAT until the start date?

GeorgiaC · ‎June 12, 2019

Hi MalcolmP,

Thanks for you post and welcome to the community!

You can set up your VAT now by turning it on within the Taxes tab - here you can enter your VAT registration number, choose the start of your VAT quarter, and set your filing frequency and vat accounting scheme.

Once you have turned tax on you will be able to view the custom VAT codes by going to Edit VAT > Edit Rates. Then, when you are ready to start using VAT, simply assign the VAT code when entering the transactions.

You will see the new field for VAT on all transactions as soon as you have turned VAT on. To remove the column so that you don't enter VAT until you need to, go to the Gear icon > accounts and settings > advanced > change the default tax rate selection to 'No VAT', then change this back when you begin using VAT.

You can see more on setting up VAT in QuickBooks on our community guide here.

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GeorgiaC · ‎June 12, 2019

Hi MalcolmP,

Thanks for you post and welcome to the community!

You can set up your VAT now by turning it on within the Taxes tab - here you can enter your VAT registration number, choose the start of your VAT quarter, and set your filing frequency and vat accounting scheme.

Once you have turned tax on you will be able to view the custom VAT codes by going to Edit VAT > Edit Rates. Then, when you are ready to start using VAT, simply assign the VAT code when entering the transactions.

You will see the new field for VAT on all transactions as soon as you have turned VAT on. To remove the column so that you don't enter VAT until you need to, go to the Gear icon > accounts and settings > advanced > change the default tax rate selection to 'No VAT', then change this back when you begin using VAT.

You can see more on setting up VAT in QuickBooks on our community guide here.

MalcolmP · ‎June 12, 2019

Thanks GeorgiaC, really appreciate the rapid and comprehesive response

GeorgiaC · ‎June 12, 2019

Anytime MalcolmP! If you do get any more questions once you've set up feel free to post them here :)

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