HMRC closure from 1st November to file return

Hello there, @Geetika Khanna.

I'm here to share the message that appears when you try to file VAT in QuickBooks Online.

Making Tax Digital for VAT is a government plan that encourages small businesses and self-employed individuals to maintain digital tax records and returns. The plan to go completely online will be phased in over several years, with the ultimate goal of being completely paperless by 2026.

VAT-registered businesses have been required to keep digital records since April 2021, using 'functional compatible software that can connect directly to HMRC. This means that HMRC will only accept VAT returns submitted through MTD-compliant software, such as QuickBooks Online.

Since QuickBooks Online is an MTD compliant system, you can go over with filing your VAT via our software. 

Follow this steps how to submit via MTD in QuickBooks Online.

1. Go to Taxes and select VAT.
2. Select Prepare return.
3. To keep tabs on your transactions for accurate VAT returns, use the VAT error checker. 
4. Check the figures for each box and when you're ready, select Submit to HMRC.
5. Read the declaration and tick the I declare the information is true and complete box to agree, followed by Submit to HMRC. Wait until you see the confirmation message.
6. Once HMRC accepts the submission, select Done.

Check out this article for more details if you want to know more about the (MTD) for VAT with QuickBooks Online. 

In addition, you can also get some ideas with this commonly asked questions about VAT filing via MTD: Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT FAQ.

If you need anything else, please leave a comment below. Enjoy your day.