Name of the Organization : HM Revenue & Customs
Type of Facility : Online VAT Returns
Location : London
Country : England (United Kingdom)
Website : http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/
Related : HMRC Online Application For VAT Registration England UK : www.statusin.org/654.html
How to submit your VAT Return online :
Virtually all VAT-registered businesses must submit their VAT Returns online and pay any VAT due electronically. This guide explains how to do this.
You can submit your returns free of charge using the HMRC VAT Online service.
You (or your accountant, bookkeeper, or other agent) can opt to use either the free HMRC VAT Online service or commercial software.
Submitting your return online is quick, convenient, reliable and secure.
Using the HMRC online service :
Before you can submit your returns, you must have registered and enrolled for the VAT Online service. Once you’ve done so, you’ll be able to submit your returns straightaway. You do not have to wait for an Activation Code to be sent to you by post.
Log in to VAT Online : http://online.hmrc.gov.uk/
Keeping records of VAT Returns submitted online :
Once you have submitted your VAT Return to HMRC you will get an on-screen unique submission receipt reference number. It’s a good idea to save or print a copy of this on-screen confirmation, as you will only receive an email confirmation of this receipt if you’ve registered your email address at the signing up stage for VAT online services or at a later date for VAT messages (this is a separate process to setting up an email address to receive the email VAT Return reminder).
A copy of every VAT Return you submit online will be automatically saved on your VAT Online services account for a period of 15 months after submission. You can view your submitted returns from the left hand menu on the ‘At a Glance’ page by selecting the ‘View submitted returns’ link. You can also print off a copy of the submitted return and keep it with your other business records.
Using commercial software :
If you’d prefer to use a commercial software package to submit your return, there are a number you can choose from.
Using a commercial product is a quick and easy way of submitting your return – you can submit your return almost instantly because the information is sent directly from your accounting software. Once you’ve checked your return on screen, all it takes is the click of a button to send it to HMRC.
You must have signed up and enrolled for VAT Online to submit your return using commercial software. If you’re already signed up and enrolled then you can start submitting at any time.
Using an accountant to submit your returns :
You can use an accountant, bookkeeper or other agent to submit your returns online.
Before they can submit your return online for you, they will have to :
** sign up to use HMRC Online Services
** enrol for the VAT for Agents online service
** set up authorisation to act on your behalf
You will then receive a letter containing a unique Authorisation Code and asking you to confirm the authorisation request. You should pass the code immediately to your accountant, bookkeeper or agent (if you agree the authorisation) and they will enter it online.
The Authorisation Code is valid for 30 days from the date of the letter. If it is not activated within 30 days then step 3 will need to be repeated by your accountant, bookkeeper or other agent and you will receive a fresh Authorisation Code – so make sure you don’t delay giving the code to your accountant, bookkeeper or other agent.
Your accountant, bookkeeper or other agent can choose to submit your return using either HMRC’s free online service or a commercial software package.
Submitting your VAT Return online :
You must have enrolled for VAT Online before you can submit your VAT Returns online.
To submit your return online please follow the instructions below :
** When you login, click on the ‘Submit a return’ link from the ‘At a glance’ page. The ‘Submit a return’ screen lets you view those periods for which a return is due.
** Select the relevant link in the ‘period’ column that you wish to submit a return for and you’ll be taken to the ‘Accounting period’.
** Fill in the return on screen, omitting the figures for boxes 3 and 5.You do not need to enter totals for boxes 3 and 5 because the online return will automatically calculate these figures for you, based on the information you entered in boxes 1, 2 and 4.
** Before you can submit your completed online return, you’ll be asked to read it through to check, and confirm, the figures are correct. Please make sure that the Box 5 figure on the online return (ie the net VAT due or repayable) is the same as the figure you have separately calculated. If it isn’t, then you may have either keyed in some of the earlier box figures incorrectly or there is a mistake in your calculations.
** Check that you have entered the correct figures, and amend the return as necessary before you click on ‘submit’, as you can’t amend the return online after your have submitted it.
** Once. you’re satisfied that all the figures shown on the online return are correct, you’ll be asked to re-enter your User ID and password on the ‘Security check’ page for security purposes. When you have done this, you will need to click on ‘Submit’ to send your return. As soon as your return reaches HMRC’s systems you’ll see an ‘Acknowledgement’ page. This means your VAT Return has been successfully submitted.
It’s important you keep a copy of the submission receipt reference number.
By following the on-screen instructions and the ‘Download VAT Return’ link, you can print a copy of your VAT Return showing confirmation of the receipt of the return by HMRC. This shows the date and time of submission and a unique reference number. You can also print your submission receipt by following the ‘Submission receipt’ link. The submission receipt will include your submission receipt reference number.
What to do if you have problems submitting your online return :
Check you have completed everything correctly :
If the system won’t accept your online return it’s important to check you have filled in all the relevant boxes in the correct format. Where you do find an error you can normally change things and re-send it.
Check for system errors :
If you have checked everything, but HMRC’s system won’t accept your return, you should check the HMRC website (follow the link below) to see if there are any known problems and what to do if there are.
If you can’t find the information that answers your problem on the HMRC website, then contact HMRC’s VAT Online Services Helpdesk (follow the link below for contact details).
If you find that you can’t submit your return due to a problem with your own computer, your software provider or the HMRC service being unavailable, then you will need to :
** print or make a note of the error message details
** check with your commercial software provider as part of your normal support arrangements
If you miss the deadline to submit your return online or to pay your VAT electronically you may be liable to a surcharge. To avoid the possibility of a surcharge for late payment, make sure payment of any VAT due on your return clears to HMRC’s account by the due date.
Paying your VAT electronically :
You must pay any VAT due by an approved electronic method by the due date, which will be shown on your online return. You must make sure that cleared funds reach HMRC’s bank account by this date. If your payment arrives later than this you may be liable to a surcharge for late payment.
Getting VAT updates :
To view VAT Notes, log in to VAT Online and go to the ‘At a glance’ page and the section headed ‘VAT Information’.
Or
Get VAT Updates Here : http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/thelibrary/vat/index.htm
VAT helplines :
You can also get help over the telephone from :
VAT Online Services Helpdesk – for help with all VAT Online services including signing up for VAT Online and submitting your VAT Returns, EU refunds, EC Sales Lists, and Reverse Change Sales Lists
VAT Helpline – for general VAT enquiries when you can’t find the answer on HMRC’s website.
VAT Helpline : http://search2.hmrc.gov.uk/kbroker/h…tx1=&tx0=49684
You can read summary of all the support available to help you switch to online VAT Returns, including help available from third parties.
Read More : http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/vat-online/