===== Creating a new VAT Return for the current quarter =====
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If this is the first time you are creating a VAT return,  please contact Media Magic to set up the VAT returns. 
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  - Select ''Tools'', ''Accounts'', ''VAT Returns''  from the main menu bar.
  - In the popup window click on the ''New VAT Return'' button.
  - You will see a confirmation box with the ending date of the next VAT Return.  Check the date and click the ''Ok'' button.  Also check the setting for Cash accounting is correct.
  - The window will now display the summary information for the vat return.
  - Check the return and click on the ''Save Report'' button to finalise the VAT Return.

Before submitting the VAT Return it is worth double checking the following:
  * Red boxes on the summary page indicate that a figure is unexpected.
  * Normally Box 2 should be zero.  If you have a non zero value, check that all the Tab ''Expences (EC)'' and make sure you have not miss filed any of the expenses.
  * Check that the expenses tab, double check the values of any expense where the ''VAT rate'' is not 20% or 0%
  * Check the expenses listed in the ''Excluded Expenses'' tab are filed correctly.

===== Viewing an old VAT return =====
  - Select ''Tools'', ''Accounts'', ''VAT Returns''  from the main menu bar.
  - In the popup window click on the ''View VAT Return'' button.
  - From the drop down box,  select the correct date for the quarter you are interested in and click the ''Ok'' button. 
  - The window will now display the summary information for the vat return.

===== Adding adjustments to a VAT Return =====
If you need to adjust any of the figures on Boxes 1-9 on the return summary.   
  - Click on the ''Add Adjustment'' button at the bottom of the VAT return summary.
  - Enter the date of the adjustment
  - Enter the adjustment type.  This is the box on the vat return that will be affected by this adjustment.
  - Enter a description.  This can be a reason why the adjustment is necessary.
  - Enter the amount of the adjustment.   This value will be added to the value in the appropriate box.  A negative value will be deducted.