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nickdiable
December 17, 2024
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QB is adding VAT to matched transfers between my accounts

  • December 17, 2024
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Hi,

I have multiple bank accounts with the same bank and I transfer money between the accounts. QB has correctly matched up the the transfers but has started adding VAT to transfers and I cannot work out why it's doing that. Presumably it will all balance out as one account will have input VAT out and the other output VAT, but my VAT this quarter is about £2k more than in any previous quarter, although I don't think this period feels like it's been better than others. It also feels wrong because it will show my input and output amounts as higher than they should be. I assume HMRC wouldn't be very impressed by that even if the VAT works out in the end.

 

Can anyone suggest a reason why QB has suddenly started adding VAT to transfers between account and how I can fix this?

 

Thanks,


Nick

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Maybelle_S
December 17, 2024

I want to ensure this is taken care of, Nick. Let me share some details about VAT-matched transfers between your bank accounts.

 

Transfers between accounts that you own are generally not subject to VAT. In most accounting systems, including QuickBooks, moving your money from one account to another should not trigger a VAT event. VAT applies to sales of goods and services, not to the transfer of funds between your accounts.

 

If transfers are mistakenly categorised as sales or purchases in QuickBooks, the system may apply VAT erroneously. Ensure that these transactions are recorded as transfers rather than sales or expenses. Check the VAT settings in QuickBooks. If the VAT codes for transfers are incorrectly set up or if there are custom codes that apply VAT to all transactions, this could lead to unexpected VAT calculations.

 

To fix this, check the transaction history for the affected transfers and ensure they are recorded as Transfer transactions in QuickBooks. Then, confirm that no VAT codes are applied to these entries.

 

After that, navigate to the VAT settings in QuickBooks and review how transfers are handled. Ensure there’s no default setting that applies VAT to transfers. If necessary, consult with an accountant or a QuickBooks support representative for guidance on adjusting these settings correctly.

 

Let me know if you have other questions about how VAT works in QuickBooks. I want to ensure everything is taken care of for you.

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