Under Making Tax Digital, VAT-registered businesses submit their VAT returns to HMRC digitally. CRMit connects straight to HMRC so you can review your figures and file your return without leaving the system. Here is how to file your VAT.
From the CRMit menu, select HMRC. This is where you connect to HMRC and manage your VAT submissions.
The first time you file, you need to link CRMit to HMRC. Choose the option to Connect and sign in with your Government Gateway details to authorise the connection. Once connected, CRMit can talk to HMRC on your behalf.
Select the VAT period you want to file. CRMit shows the open periods HMRC is expecting a return for, so pick the one that is due.
Check the VAT return figures before you send anything. Make sure the totals look right for the period and match what you expect.
When you are happy, submit the return. CRMit sends it to HMRC under Making Tax Digital and confirms once it has gone through.
Save the confirmation HMRC returns so you have a record of the submission. It is your proof that the return was filed on time.
Tip: Check your numbers against your VAT export before you submit. Running an Export your VAT first lets you sanity-check the totals so there are no surprises with HMRC.
With your VAT filed, you can keep your other year-end and tax records in order.
Book a quick demo and we will walk you through connecting HMRC and filing your first VAT return.