Reconcile VAT return reports

To ensure that it's accurate, it’s important that you check the figures on your VAT return before you submit it to HMRC. To help you to reconcile the figures, the VAT return contains the following options:

These reports give you the tools you need to feel confident that the VAT returns you submit are correct. You can find more information about how to reconcile your VAT return figures in Company > Tasks pane > VAT Reconciliation.

Print VAT Return

Company > Tasks pane > Manage VAT.
VAT Return > Reconcile VAT Return stage > Reports section > click Print VAT Return.

VAT Return Type > select the relevant check box as follows:

VAT return	Generates a copy of your VAT return.
Summary	Prints a breakdown of each VAT box total, showing totals by transaction type and tax code.
Detailed	Prints a breakdown of each VAT box total, showing individual transactions.
Adjustments	Lists adjustments you have entered for this VAT return.
Earlier unreconciled transactions	Lists unreconciled transactions dated before the VAT return period that are included in your VAT return.

Output > select the required output as follows:

Printer	Sends the report to your printer.
Preview	Use this to see the report on-screen. Tip: From the report preview you can then run the report to printer, file or email.
File	Saves the report to file, for example, to print at a later date.
Email	Sends the report by email.

To generate the report, click Run.

Reconciliation reports

Company > Tasks pane > Manage VAT.
VAT Return > Reconcile VAT Return stage > Reports section > click Reconciliation Reports.
Browse to and select the report you want to run > click Preview, Print, Export, Excel or Email as required. Find out more

You can find more information about how to reconcile your VAT return figures in Company > Tasks pane > VAT Reconciliation.

Reconcile VAT return reports

Print VAT Return

Reconciliation reports

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