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VAT

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  • How do I apply VAT adjustments through Toolkit?
  • How does the allowable tax amount affect my VAT?
  • If I connect to my HMRC account through Starling, does this affect any of my other HMRC integrations elsewhere?
  • How do I manage my VAT using the Toolkit?
  • How do I record my VAT on transactions?
  • What VAT schemes does this feature support?
  • Does the tool automate any VAT information on transactions?
  • How does the VAT tool calculate my VAT liability?
  • How do I save for my VAT return?
  • How do I make sure to stay up to date with my VAT?
  • What happens to my VAT amount if I match a transaction to an invoice?
  • What happens if I refund my customer some money?
  • What happens if I receive money for a refund?
  • My business operates under the VAT Flat Rate Scheme, but I’ve made a capital expenditure over £2000. Will the feature take into account that I can reclaim VAT on that expenditure?
  • How do I connect to HMRC?
  • How is my VAT return populated?
  • How do I submit my return to HMRC?
  • Can I export my transactions with the VAT information I have added?
  • What happens if I’ve reported/paid the wrong amount to HMRC?
  • What do I do if my expense has multiple VAT rates on it?
  • Does the VAT calculation tool support international transactions?
  • How do I know what my Flat Rate should be?
  • Where do I set my Flat Rate?
  • Can I change my Flat Rate setting part way through a VAT period?
  • What should I do if I de-register for VAT?
  • How do I include pre-VAT registration transactions in my VAT return?
  • What VAT return frequencies does the VAT tool support?
  • Does the VAT tool work across multiple Sole Trader accounts?

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