VAT not calculating, can't see what I'm doing wrong

[Elliotx]

Hi, I’m a first time user.

I’ve raised a number of purchase invoices to cover expenses and have paid them off against my Director’s Loan account.

However I can’t file a VAT return as it returns zero for the period. At first I saw VAT being picked up as I learned how to use QF, then I must have done something and now I see nothing.

I’ve tried searching the forums but to no avail. Any guidance would be much appreciated!

thanks,

Elliot.

[FaradayKeynes]

Please check your vat setting again, especially vat start date and calculation basis either accrual or cash. If it is cash basis and your invoice is unpaid nothing would show up on vat return

[Elliotx]

Thanks for your reply. My invoices are paid, it’s cash, and my VAT start date would cover the first purchase invoice.

The interesting thing is, if I calculate VAT for the next quarter, they all show up. All PI and receipts are dated from the last few quarters, with 2016 dates.

Am I missing something obvious? Thanks for your help.

[Elliotx]

@FaradayKeynes Okay, it’s working. I changed from cash to accrual and everything works. Thanks for your help!

Elliot.