How do I submit my VAT return to HMRC?
- using accounting software that's compatible with Making Tax Digital.
- by appointing an agent or accountant.
- using your VAT online account - only if you use the VAT Annual Accounting Scheme.
When notifying HMRC of an error correction you should use form VAT652. This can be printed or you can request a form by contacting the VAT helpline.
Charge the correct amount of VAT
You need make sure you're charging the right one. 20% is the 'standard' rate, which applies to most goods and services in the UK. Once you're registered for VAT, you must print your VAT number on all invoices, and apply the correct rate of VAT to all items.
As explained below, the law requires UK traders with sales (turnover) above the VAT threshold to register for VAT and charge it on supplies of goods or services. The trader charges the VAT and then pays it over to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the government's tax-collecting authority.
This means that you can no longer submit your VAT returns manually. The use of this software became mandatory for VAT periods starting on or after 1st April 2022. Once they're up and running, many business owners find it far easier and quicker to calculate and submit returns using online MTD software.
Visit the iTax online portal using https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal/ Login to iTax portal with PIN and password. Click on 'e-Returns' or select 'Returns' from the navigation menu and click on 'File Returns' Select the Type, enter your taxpayer's PIN and select the Tax obligation as 'VAT' and Click 'Next'
Reporting an error to HMRC
If you need to report a VAT return error to HMRC because it doesn't fit the above criteria, you should fill out form VAT652 and send it to HMRC. You can download the form online through the above link or you can call HMRC on 0300 200 3700 and ask them to send you a form in the post.
You can reclaim VAT paid on goods or services bought before you registered for VAT if you bought them within: 4 years for goods you still have or goods that were used to make other goods you still have. 6 months for services.
VAT should be recovered in the first VAT return in which the criteria are met (i.e. now) so recovery now rather than in the past is correct, so not an error and not, therefore, caught by the 4 year error correction time limit.
U.S. online retailers selling products to UK buyers are require to collect this 20% VAT fee at the time of sale. Online retailers will be responsible to pay all VAT collected to HMRC every three months.
How much is VAT on services from UK to USA?
20% standard rate for most goods and services.
There is no VAT in the United States. But even though the United States doesn't have a value-added tax, it does require consumers to pay federal excise taxes on the purchase of gasoline, alcohol, tobacco and other products. In addition, several states and cities collect sales taxes.

How to file VAT return? You must file for tax return electronically through the FTA portal: eservices.tax.gov.ae. Before filing the VAT return form on the portal, make sure you have met all tax returns requirements.
First, you'll need a VAT number and a VAT online account. Then, you can simply submit your return using HMRC's free online service. Alternatively, you can use your own commercial accounting software – such as Xero or QuickBooks – to submit your VAT return directly.
- Step 1 – Update your books. Once your VAT period has ended your account manager will send you an email to let you know and you'll see a message on your dashboard. ...
- Step 2 – Confirm books ready. ...
- Step 3 – Review & accept VAT return. ...
- Step 4 – Return ready for filing. ...
- Step 5 – Filing and payment.
Sign in to file your tax return
To use this service, you'll need to sign in using your Government Gateway user ID and password. You'll also need your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number. You do not have to complete your return in one go. You can save your entry and go back to it later if you need to.