Yes, indeed this is how I resolved it after the QB care people helped me through it.

I called the help desk and Hannah talked me through it.Posting here as it may be useful to others.________________________________Hello Andrew,Recording a 100% ...

I don't believe this is correct.I need to record the payment BEFORE the VAT return is filed otherwise the amount of the return will be wrong.I am an experienced...

Thank you for the reply.I have tried what you suggested but cannot see any way of doing this.I go to Taxes. I look at VATThere are 2 tabs - Payments and Returns...