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Creating a new VAT Return for the current quarter

If this is the first time you are creating a VAT return, please contact Media Magic to set up the VAT returns.

  1. Select Tools, Accounts, VAT Returns from the main menu bar.
  2. In the popup window click on the New VAT Return button.
  3. 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.
  4. The window will now display the summary information for the vat return.
  5. 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:

Viewing an old VAT return

  1. Select Tools, Accounts, VAT Returns from the main menu bar.
  2. In the popup window click on the View VAT Return button.
  3. From the drop down box, select the correct date for the quarter you are interested in and click the Ok button.
  4. 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.

  1. Click on the Add Adjustment button at the bottom of the VAT return summary.
  2. Enter the date of the adjustment
  3. Enter the adjustment type. This is the box on the vat return that will be affected by this adjustment.
  4. Enter a description. This can be a reason why the adjustment is necessary.
  5. Enter the amount of the adjustment. This value will be added to the value in the appropriate box. A negative value will be deducted.