First VAT submission issue

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I have just filled in my first VAT submission on Quickfile and saved it. It says it is saved but it is not submitted to HMRC.

How do I submit it to HMRC?

I filled out the vat retun using the “VAT Returns” option under reports at the top of the page. I notice now though if I go into HMRC under the reports tab, it shows me the outstanding VAT returns and the first one still says “Prepare”.

When I click “Prepare” it tells me

You have a saved VAT Return that overlaps this period (ending 30 Nov 2024). Please rollback any overlapping VAT Returns before proceeding. Return to VAT Return List.

So which am I meant to do, through VAT Returns or through HMRC option?

I am totally lost.

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I’ve managed to submit Dec-Feb through the HMRC tab and then prepare but I cannot do anything with the November one which was my first submission as VAT registered. It just says saved and makes reference to rolling back but there is no roll back option. HELP!!!

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Hello @mark123

Returns need to be submitted in chronological order.

You will need to Rollback the Dec-Feb return first, then rollback the saved November return.

You can then submit the November return, was it a Nil return or did it consist of manual adjustments only?

Did you get an error message when you tried to submit?

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I’ve already paid my Dec - Feb VAT bill though so will that cause a problem if I roll it back?

I barely took any VAT in November but paid out a fair bit so it actually shows as in credit for that month but I still need to submit it.

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Hello @mark123

Returns can only be submitted/saved in chronological order.

so will that cause a problem if I roll it back?

No, the rollback only affects your QuickFile data not your HMRC tax account.

When a return is submitted or saved the transactions for the period are marked as reconciled (so they don’t show on future returns).

I have outlined the process below

  • Rollback the Dec-Feb return
  • Rollback the November return
  • Submit the November return
  • Go into Report > Vat Returns > Settings
  • Set the HMRC account to “No electronic filing” > Save
  • Go into Report > Vat Returns > Create >
  • Enter the period (Dec-Feb) > If the figures are correct > Submit (this will save a copy of the return as a placeholder)
  • Go back into Report > Vat Returns > Settings
  • Set the HMRC account back to your company > Save
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Thank you so much for the walkthrough. All sorted now.

Thanks again.

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