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UK / VAT & MAKING TAX DIGITAL

VAT Returns and Making Tax Digital Support

Organise VAT records, reconcile the figures and prepare returns using an appropriate digital workflow. TaxSpex agrees the service around your VAT registration, accounting scheme, filing periods, records and software. We confirm who reviews the figures, who authorises a submission and which tasks are included before work begins.

What VAT support can include

  • VAT return preparation and reconciliation
  • Registration and scheme suitability support
  • Digital record and software workflow review
  • Queries about missing or unclear VAT records
  • Filing support where agreed and authorised

VAT treatment depends on the transaction, business and scheme. We do not guarantee a refund or a particular tax result. Software subscriptions, registration work and historic corrections are identified separately in your quote.

VAT schemes covered

  • Standard (invoice-based) VAT accounting
  • VAT Cash Accounting Scheme
  • VAT Annual Accounting Scheme
  • VAT Flat Rate Scheme

Retail schemes and margin schemes are reviewed case by case before we accept the work. We confirm your scheme and VAT periods before work begins.

Who submits your VAT return

You review and approve the return before it is submitted. Under Making Tax Digital, the return is sent through compatible software, either by your business or by TaxSpex on your behalf where we have been authorised as your agent and this is agreed in writing.

Your business remains responsible for the accuracy of its VAT return and for paying any VAT due.

Who this service is for

This service is for UK businesses that are VAT-registered or discussing whether VAT registration is appropriate. It may suit a business that wants its VAT records reviewed, return figures reconciled or digital workflow discussed. We confirm the accounting scheme, VAT periods and transaction types before accepting the scope.

How the work proceeds

  1. 1
    Confirm the VAT position

    We review your VAT registration, scheme, accounting period, records and software workflow. Registration support or scheme-suitability work is scoped explicitly.

  2. 2
    Reconcile the return information

    We prepare or review the agreed VAT figures using the records provided and raise queries for missing, inconsistent or unclear information.

  3. 3
    Review and authorise

    You review the return and confirm any required approval. Submission support is provided only where agreed and authorised.

Digital records and deadlines

Most VAT-registered businesses must keep required VAT records digitally and submit returns through compatible software, unless an exemption applies. The usual online return and payment deadline is one calendar month and seven days after the end of the accounting period, but check your VAT account for your exact date and payment clearance requirement.

Last reviewed: 5 November 2026

YOUR STARTING POINT

What to have ready

Prepare your VAT registration details, accounting scheme, filing periods, digital records and previous returns. If your bookkeeping software, data transfer method or historical records have changed, tell us before work begins. Send account access through the agreed secure process.

Fees quoted in GBP. Scope, VAT treatment, software costs and any statutory fees are confirmed in writing.

Discuss VAT and MTD support

QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

YOUR NEXT STEP

Discuss VAT support

Tell us your VAT scheme, return frequency, software and record position. We will agree the review and preparation scope, authorisation steps, costs and any separate registration or historic work.

Discuss VAT and MTD support