How do I create VAT returns for Previous periods?

Hello there.

I'll show you how to create a VAT return for Jan/Feb 23 and March/April 23 and May/June 2023.

You can prepare your return for this period by following these steps:

1. Go to Taxes.
2. Choose VAT.
3. Look for the Open returns or change the view to Open returns from the drop-down.
4. Click Prepare return.
    

I'm also adding these links to guide you along:

• VAT Summary Report
• Make VAT adjustments in QuickBooks Online.

Feel free to also browse this link in case you need help managing taxes. It has our general taxes topics with articles: Manage taxes in QuickBooks.

I'll be around if you still have questions or concerns with VAT, so don't hesitate to reply. Take care and stay safe.

After following these steps

• Go to Taxes.
• Choose VAT.
• Look for the Open returns or change the view to Open returns from the drop-down.
• Click Prepare return.

How do I adjust the Start date of the return it stays on 1 May 2023. I do not have an option to change the start date?

Hi there,

Thank you for posting here in the Community space. I can share information about changing the VAT return's start date in QuickBooks Online.

The Start date is the end date of your previous return. Once filed, the only way to create or edit the previous return is by contacting our QuickBooks Support Team. 

Here's how you can contact support:

1. Click the Help option in the upper-right corner.
2. Go to the Search tab.
3. Click Contact Us.
4. Enter your concern, then select Continue.
5. Choose Chat.

Also, you can pull up VAT reports to view detailed information about your returns. You'll want to pull up the VAT Summary Report, VAT Detail Report, or VAT liability report.

Let us know if you still have more questions about managing VAT returns. We'll be sure to get back to you. Take care, and have a great rest of the day.