Online VAT Returns

[The_Equalizer]

The instructions on the website for filing are so obfuscated that they are completely useless, I had to google how to do it for flat rate.
Complete tulip of a site!

On the payment side though, the funds are taken automatically from your nominated account now so you shouldn't need a reminder?

I haven't set up the direct debt bit. I guess I should, but I like paying manually. It's a bit like paying cash for most things. You are sort of aware you've spent it. And before anyone mentions it, I know I collect the VAT on behalf of HMRC so I can't really spend it.

[FiveTimes]

It seems fine to me. I submitted again yesterday without a hitch paying via BillPay and printed out my proof of payment. The only downside is you don't get a reminder about due dates. I forgot last time and received a 'you've been a naughty company' letter from HMRC.

I get emails saying that my return is due, which I forward to my accountant who then fills in my return

[EternalOptimist]

I built a nice little vb app that stores all my invoice and exies stuff and produces a lovely screen where the boxes matched the vat form, with all the relevant numbers in.

I'll be miffed if it doesnt match the on line malarky

[lilelvis2000]

I let my accountant deal with that. I drop off copies of all the invoices and he sorts it all out. A few days later the money comes in/out of the account. simples!

[Scrag Meister]

I submitted my last VAT return about a month ago.

Then my accountant sent me their figures and it was 30p different, I asked why this was and it was because I had not included 13% of the £2.31 interest I have received on my business account balances.

FFS!!!!.

Why is Interest recieved in the FRS VAT Calculation? Its not vatable sales, or is it?

[badger7579]

I just get notified from the accountant of when it’s due and how much (they registered online for me). I was warned that they have had situations in the past where customers have paid via DD and HMRC have screwed up the payments... I prefer to do it myself.

[minestrone]

My accountant produces a generated PDF of what I have to write on the paper.

[Doggy Styles]

HMRC send me a paper form every quarter, my financial controller fills it in, writes a cheque and sends it off.

At the moment I don't trust HMG websites. I tried to do my P35 online and it seemed to go through OK, but it didn't, so I ended up with a £500 penalty. I just got that rebated so maybe there was a known bug in that system.

[Lumiere]

FFS!!!!.

Why is Interest recieved in the FRS VAT Calculation? Its not vatable sales, or is it?

you can always switch back to the standard scheme if it is critical

[SueEllen]

Not had a problem so far. Found it less hassle than the paper method.

Until the website locks you out of your account 7 days before the deadline in which you have to submit your return because it decides the password entered is wrong, even though it's exactly the same one as you were given years ago.

You then spend ages getting through to the technical helpline to find that your damn account suddenly works.