Good evening
Can somebody please tell me what actually gets sent when filing VAT electronically through Quickfile? For example, does it basically just fill in the boxes as if you were logged in to the Government Gateway, or does it attach the calculations too?
If I need to contact HMRC about a return filed through Quickfile is there a reference number that will allow me to do this?
Just the boxes - HMRC don’t see the detailed calculations under normal circumstances, but you have to have the records available (for 6 years) so you can respond if they ask you for any more details.
If you want to contact them just your VAT number and the return period identifier that you see when you log in to the gateway would be sufficient to identify it.
Thanks. So to clarify, since the calculations are not filed electronically it is my responsibility to download a copy and keep them stored somewhere for 6 years, just in case? 
Hi @BreezyZebra
That’s correct
Remember to also document any adjustments if you make any. You could download the calculations (in fact, I highly recommend you do download them to double check everything), and then make a note as part of the spreadsheet relating to those adjustments.
Hope that helps!
The calculations and more importantly the original invoices from your suppliers for anything where you’ve reclaimed the VAT - if you get inspected it’s these that they’ll want to see to know you’re not claiming more than you’re entitled to.
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