This content is for the Republic of Ireland only, if you're based in the UK, please refer to VAT Return (UK)
If your company is VAT registered, your business can charge tax for the supply of goods and services as well as reclaim VAT on purchases, fixed assets and expenses. Each month or quarter you must also produce and reconcile your VAT Return. It's really important that you submit the correct values to the Revenue and the VAT Return window in Sage helps you identify any values which may be incorrect.
There are two different ROI VAT schemes you can use in Sage Accounts:
When setting up your software it's really important to choose the correct VAT scheme for your company. You can either choose your VAT scheme when you first set up your company or from Settings > Company Preferences >VAT. Find out more about the VAT settings. If you're not sure which VAT scheme you're on, please contact the Revenue.
For a full guide to VAT in Sage, please click the Show me how option within the VAT window.
Company > Manage VAT > VAT Return.
To view the results of the verification checks click View results. Find out more about how to correct these
If you would prefer to do any of these steps later you can close the VAT Return and to get back to these options open Company > Manage VAT > double-click the required VAT Return.
Bank | Enter the bank account reference you want to pay the Revenue from or receive a refund to. |
Date | Enter the date of the payment or refund. |
Reference | Enter the required reference for the payment or refund. |
Details | Enter the required details for the payment or refund. |
Amount | Enter the amount you are paying or receiving |
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