How to adjust the figures for your VAT Return if necessary

When your VAT Return is due, Sage Instant Accounts will calculate all the figures you need.

Go to the Company Module and click on Manage VAT in the Tasks section.

A VAT window will open that will list previous VAT Returns that have been submitted using Sage, giving information on the VAT periods and amount paid. If you want to view any of these VAT Returns, click on the specific return.

To proceed with your new VAT Return, click on the % VAT Return button at the top of the window and a new window will open that looks like a paper VAT Return.

Change the dates according to the period of the VAT Return and click the Calculate button in the bottom left hand corner.

A window will open stating the number of transactions that Sage has found for your VAT Return. Click OK and the figures for your VAT Return will be entered into the VAT Return form.

It is important to look through the details of these figures to ensure that your VAT Return will be correct. You can do this by clicking the Print button

On the next window that opens, check the VAT return and Detailed boxes in the VAT Return Type column and Preview in Output column. Then click the Run button

Sage will then calculate the details of your VAT Return for the period you selected.

Check through these details to ensure they are correct. Print the sheets for your records.

Click here for help on how to adjust the VAT figures if there is a problem.

If you are happy that the figures are correct, click the Reconcile button as shown in the image above the VAT Return Report image, and click the Yes button in answer to the question about flagging transactions for VAT.

You can now complete your VAT Return.

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