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IE VAT codes and rates When you set up VAT, QuickBooks Online automatically sets up a list of common VAT codes for you. 23% S - Standard rate VAT (from January1, 2017 forward) If you are registered for VAT, you have to charge VAT at the standard rate on all goods and services you supply, unless they fall into another category. Before using anything other than the standard rate, go to Revenue's website to find out what rate of VAT applies in any particular set of circumstances. 13.5% R - Reduced rate VAT A reduced rate of VAT applies to some goods and services including items such as fuel (coal, heating oil, gas), electricity, veterinary fees, building and building services, agricultural contracting services, short-term car hire, cleaning and maintenance services. It's important to read the detailed rules on Revenue's website to understand when the reduced rate can be used. 9% SR - Second reduced rate VAT The second reduced rate of VAT applies only to certa

Dataswitcher does not convert the VAT (it will only copy the values). The main reason for this: Different software vendors use different rounding algorithms, so differences will appear on invoices and transactions Most transactions are stamped with two decimals, losing information Dataswitcher needs to do the conversion Historical claims are handled differently and can cause issues in the long run To copy the data across, Dataswitcher treats VAT as a regular line item. They will copy the received VAT or paid VAT as a line item. This means the balances of the accounts will also be copied over (unless they are cleared). In the pre-conversion checklist, it's required that you keep the VAT report for your current quarter (or month) until the conversion date. You need this to complete your very first report in QuickBooks Online. After the quarter or month has finished and our VAT is due We start a new VAT submission in QuickBooks Online. It should already be prepared for us within T

The VAT Detail Report lists transactions that are included in each box on the VAT return. Below are common questions answered about the VAT Detail Report. How is the VAT Detail Report run? The VAT Detail Report will automatically run on the basis you have chosen in your VAT Settings. How are the amounts on the VAT report calculated? The amounts on this report are calculated for the dates you choose at the top of the report screen. If you've backdated any transactions or made any changes to a transaction you have already filed (known as Exceptions), these will not be included on this screen. Note: To see these transactions (known as Exceptions), refer to your VAT Exception Report, or go to the Submit return screen. Can I modify the dates for this report? You can modify the dates for this report in order to show your VAT transactions as of an earlier date or to see the detail of your sales and purchases for a different date range. Go to Business overview and select Repor