VAT Filer
From £85 per year
Simplicity and flexibility with the future built-in
Packed with enhancements and fully-equipped for MTD for VAT,
TaxCalc VAT Filer delivers four major benefits:
- Bridges the gap between your clients’ digital bookkeeping records and your VAT return for submissions to HMRC’s MTD service.
- Quickly and easily imports VAT data from an Excel spreadsheet via a digital link, including CSVs exported from third party software.
- Stores all your VAT data in one place, including source data, adjustments and supporting documentation.
- Offers the facility to submit final VAT information digitally and retrieve information back from HMRC via the MTD service for your single source of truth for VAT data.
Designed for complete ease of use and created as ever to TaxCalc’s rigorous standards, VAT Filer is simply the most effective way to bridge the gap between your clients’ digital records, efficiently prepare VAT returns and be fully compliant with MTD for VAT.
With VAT Filer you can
- Import VAT data from Excel or a CSV into a VAT return using our smart and simple on-screen cell selector.
- Utilise useful VAT adjustment wizards - such as Fuel Scale Charge, Bad Debt Relief, Previous Return Correction and more.
- Add attachments to support the completion of a VAT return.
- Generate reports to review your adjustments and Final VAT return before submission.
- Submit EC Sales Lists and complete additional VAT Forms using our HMRC Forms module.
- Gain additional peace of mind using our intelligent validation tool, Check and Finish.
Take a tour
See how simple it is to make an MTD-compatible VAT return.
Unbeatable value
Buy VAT Filer now and be MTD-ready. Available in 12, 50 and Unlimited VAT client versions, you can be sure of finding a version to suit your practice.
From £85.00
About MTD VAT
HMRC has changed the way you submit VAT Returns on behalf of your clients. From the first VAT period starting on or after 1 April 2019, most VAT-registered businesses with a taxable turnover above £85,000 were required to keep their VAT records digitally and use Making Tax Digital (MTD) compatible software to submit their VAT Returns. This became mandatory for the remaining VAT registered businesses on 1 April 2022.
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To talk to us about your practice software needs. Call our Sales Team today on:
0345 5190 883
Lines are open Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 5.00pm and 9am - 5pm Friday, excluding UK Bank holidays.
Help is always on hand
We aim to make our software as easy to use as possible but for those times when you need us, you can be sure we're there. Our support is unlimited and provided at no extra charge.
And in January, when our customers need us the most, we extend our support capacity and hours more than anyone else. Our established team have both academic and practical accountancy experience, so you know that whatever your problem, we can find a solution.
Features
Just like all our products MTD VAT Filer is simple and intuitive to use and packed with user-friendly features
to speed you through your VAT returns.
MTD-compatible
VAT Filer supports your MTD obligations for keeping digital records and exchanging data digitally with HMRC through the MTD service.
Spreadsheet import
Quickly and easily import spreadsheets from Excel, or any CSV into VAT Returns (as required by MTD) using an on-screen cell selector.
Adjustment wizards
Calculate and digitally record adjustments to your VAT Return (as required by MTD) using our smart and simple adjustment wizards.
Attach supporting data
Keep an electronic copy of your supporting documents within easy reach by adding attachments directly against VAT Returns.
Auto create VAT obligations (periods)
Reduce errors and automatically create VAT periods by retrieving VAT obligations directly from HMRC (as required by MTD).
View previous VAT returns
Build a picture of your clients’ VAT history by retrieving previous VAT returns (Submitted under MTD) directly from HMRC. Ideal for newly engaged clients.
Access VAT Payment History
Keep on top of your client's VAT position by retrieving VAT payments and liabilities directly from HMRC.
Track work with Client Hub
TaxCalc VAT Filer comes with TaxCalc Client Hub, our built-in Practice Management software.
Use TaxCalc Client Hub to monitor due dates, create tasks and track the progress of VAT return jobs through your practice.
Additional Forms included
Save time hunting on gov.uk for PDF forms by creating and printing VAT forms for clients. Available within HMRC Forms:
VAT 1 - Application for registration
VAT 7 – Application to cancel your VAT registration
VAT 68 – Request for transfer of a registration number
VAT 484 – Change of details - Variations
New: eSign VAT returns
With eSign Centre, your clients can now electronically approve VAT returns in a few simple clicks, saving both you and them time messing around with paper and the post office.
System requirements:
An internet connection is needed in order to license your product and to file online to HMRC.
Minimum screen resolution: 1024 × 768
Server installation:
- One of the following versions of Windows:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Microsoft Windows 8.1
- Microsoft Windows 8
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Appropriate hardware to run the above operating system
- Adobe Reader version 9.0 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2010 (for export to Word and Excel)
- If you wish to operate TaxCalc in a hosted desktop environment (such as Remote Desktop, Citrix or Terminal Services) please refer to our Specifications Knowledge Base article for advice
Standalone/client installation:
Windows
- One of the following versions of Windows:
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Microsoft Windows 8.1
- Microsoft Windows 8
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Appropriate hardware to run the above operating system
- Adobe Reader version 9.0 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2010 (for export to Word and Excel)
Macintosh
- Intel Macintosh running Mac OS 10.12 (Sierra) or higher
- Microsoft Office 2010 (for export to Word and Excel)
Linux
- 64 bit kernel 3.10 (or higher), Debian (e.g. Ubuntu) or Redhat distributions
- GUI
- Office productivity software (for Word and Excel exports)
TaxCalc in action
We pride ourselves on delivering high quality and easy to use software. Please click on a screenshot below tosee how you use TaxCalc and see how easy it is to complete your VAT return.
Main TaxCalc Launcher screen.
All your VAT Returns can be easily accessed and their online status determined, all on one screen.
VAT Returns are very easy to complete.
Use the import routine to quickly import VAT source data from a spreadsheet.
Use the adjustments page to easily add any adjustments that may be required to the source data.
Submission of VAT Returns to HMRC is straight forward and completed with a few button clicks.
Frequently asked questions
The questions below provide immediate answers to many aspects of TaxCalc VAT Filer.If you have any further questions, please call 0345 5190 882 or email sales@taxcalc.com
Can you use VAT Filer to submit VAT Returns via the Making Tax Digital (MTD) Services?
TaxCalc is MTD-ready and VAT Returns can be submitted using the MTD Service. To be able to do this as an agent, you will need to have an Agent Services Account and ensure that the business is subscribed to the MTD Services account. You will also need authorisation in place to act for the business as an agent for VAT Services.
For a business to be able to submit VAT Returns without the assistance of an Agent, you will need to sign up for the MTD Services using your current Government Gateway credentials.
Can I import data directly from my bookkeeping software?
At the moment, VAT Filer doesn’t have the ability to import bookkeeping data using third party APIs due to these not being available. However, you can export the data from your bookkeeping package and use our import routine to feed this information into VAT Filer.
Can I import data from any spreadsheet?
VAT Filer has the ability to quickly and effortlessly import data from spreadsheets via our software bridging solution. With a few button clicks, boxes from the VAT Return can be mapped to your spreadsheet and imported into the VAT data screens so you can start the process of completing your VAT Return.
Can I add supporting documentation to my VAT Returns?
Supporting documentation can be added to a VAT Return via our ‘Attachments’ page. Please note that the documentation added is for your reference purposes only and will not be sent to HMRC with your VAT Return.
Can I produce EC Sales Lists using VAT Filer?
EC Sales Lists can be produced and submitted to HMRC using VAT Filer.
Is TaxCalc included on HMRC’s software suppliers list for VAT?
Yes. We're included on HMRC’s software supplier’s list as Acorah Software Products Ltd (TaxCalc).
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