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Instructions on how to set up and use VAT Filer

How do I import VAT figures using a CSV?

The import CSV file option allows for digital transfer of VAT data to MTDfVAT from legacy sales and bookkeeping software. Export your data as a CSV file and use the easy import function to upload the file to MTDfVAT.

2020-01-17T14:47:23+00:00January 17th, 2020|

How do I import VAT figures using Excel?

The MTDfVAT add-in for Excel allows you to define your VAT information in a spreadsheet and digitally transfer the data to MTDfVAT for compliant submission to HMRC. We also provide a template spreadsheet for digital records if you are not currently using Excel or bookkeeping software.

2020-01-17T14:46:34+00:00January 17th, 2020|

MTDfVAT Video Demo

Click here for our on-demand MTD for VAT webinar featuring a demonstration of MTDfVAT.

2020-01-17T14:43:41+00:00January 17th, 2020|

Business Authorisation with HMRC for MTD for VAT

First, you will need to arrange MTD for VAT software (MTDfVAT). Then, sign up with HMRC. You will need: Sole Trader: your National Insurance number Limited Company or Registered Society: your company registration number and your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) for Corporation Tax Limited Partnership: your partnership’s company registration number, UTR, and postcode where you’re [...]

2020-01-17T14:40:49+00:00January 17th, 2020|

How do I resolve error code 500 (Internal Server Error)?

This error is displayed when the customer has not waited 72 hours for their VAT information to be migrated to the MTD service. This means that when the software attempts to call an obligation there is no data to return. HMRC recommend that agents and businesses should only attempt to submit a VAT return once [...]

2020-01-17T14:34:50+00:00April 2nd, 2019|

How do I resolve error code 403 (Unable to return obligation data)?

This is an HMRC error code. As an individual or business using MTDfVAT, you must have subscribed to the MTD for VAT service with HMRC. If you haven’t signed up yet then you will encounter error 403. Please follow this link to sign up to MTD for VAT. There could also be an issue with [...]

2020-01-17T14:15:05+00:00January 21st, 2019|

How do I login to MTDfVAT

To log in to MTDfVAT, please follow this link. Once you have logged in you can view your VAT obligations and submit your VAT return to HMRC. You can also see the history of your MTD for VAT returns, payments, and refunds. Please note: you will not be able to see VAT data submitted before [...]

2020-01-17T14:02:49+00:00November 27th, 2018|
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