How to File previous periods VAT return

I would like to File a VAT return from sept 2021 21B3 but unable to back date invoices, to close off and file the return

please advice

Hello @JonyDarkland

You would have to delete the year end journals in Reports > Journals in order to do this.

If you have invoices to enter for that year they will impact your year end figures. I would reccomend speaking to your accountant prior to deleting the year end journals as they may need to make some year end adjustments

You would also have to roll back all your vat returns as the returns have to be submitted/saved in chronological order.

To do this:

  • Delete the year end journals.
  • Enter any required data.
  • Open each return in reverse chronological order and “Rollback VAT return”.
  • Go into Report > Vat Returns > Settings > Ensure VAT filing start date is set to the start of the earliest period > Save.
  • Go to Reports > Vat Returns > Create and generate the earliest period you have to submit.
  • Repeat the last step for any returns you had not submitted.

As you can not submit a return twice, returns you had previously submitted would need to be saved.
To do this:

  • Go into Report > Vat Returns > Settings.
  • Set the HMRC account to “No electronic filing” > Save.
  • Go into Report > Vat Returns > Create.
  • Enter the earliest period to save > If the figures are correct > Submit (this will save a copy of the return as a placeholder).
  • Repeat the last step for each period you submitted up to date.
  • Go back into Report > Vat Returns > Settings.
  • Set the HMRC account back to your company > Save.

After you have completed the steps above the year end process(s) will need running again and any adjustments will need to be made by your accountant.