Hi there, how do I file a late vat return? Not giving me the option to prepare the return now it is past the deadline date?

I'll guide you in filing late vat returns in QuickBooks Online (QBO), @build-myultracon.
 

You can assign the correct VAT rate for each transaction to complete your return. First, make sure to set up the correct rates for your purchases in the Tax Center by following the steps below:

1. Go to the Taxes menu
2. Select the VAT tab, then click Add tax.
3. Choose Tax rate or Custom rate.
4. Give the new tax rate a name, description, and percentage rate, then choose an account and determine which return line you want the tax amount to appear on.
5. Tick the Purchases or This tax is collected on purchases checkbox.
    

After that, enter your previous purchases as you'd normally do. Then, add the newly created VAT item in the VAT column.  If the transactions wouldn't be pulled up in your return, you can create an adjustment to reclaimable amounts in Box 4. Here's how:

1. Go to the Taxes men, then select the VAT tab,
2. Click the Prepare return and check the necessary details.
3. In the Box 4 section. click Adjust to make changes on VAT reclaimed on purchases.
4. Enter the amount and other necessary details.
5. When you're done, select Mark as filed or File online with HMRC.

For more tips in preparing and filing your VAT return in QuickBooks Online, you can read these articles:

• Set up and record purchase taxes
• Make VAT adjustments
• File your VAT return and record tax payments

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