How to file an online VAT return | HMRC Making Tax Digital
How to submit a VAT Return for HMRC's Making Tax Digital
Learn how to pay your VAT in a Making Tax Digital compliant way directly to HMRC.
Before you start:
You will need to have turned on MTD in QuickBooks (if MTD is turned on you'll see the MTD logo and green tick in the VAT Centre).
VAT return software benefits include
- Easily calculate & file VAT.
- Comply with Making Tax Digital.
Step 1 of 5
- Select 'Taxes' from the left menu
Step 2 of 5
- In the Open Return click "submit return".
Step 3 of 5
- Review the 9 boxes that make up your VAT return and click Submit to HMRC.
Step 4 of 5
Declare the information is True and complete and click Submit to HMRC.
Step 5 of 5
- Review confirmation page, take note of receipt number and click "DONE".
- We’ll also send you an email confirmation.
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About Making Tax Digital
Find out more about HMRC's Making Tax Digital and if you need to comply.
Set up MTD in QuickBooks
Before you submit a VAT Return for MTD, you need to set up MTD in QuickBooks.
File VAT using spreadsheets with Bridging Software
On a complex VAT scheme or need to file quickly? You can submit VAT for MTD using spreadhseets. Start using other QuickBooks features when you're ready.
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