How do I amend the VAT Return period end date in Sage 200?

If the VAT period end date in Sage 200 is incorrect, you can amend it before producing your next VAT Return. This ensures the correct transactions are included and avoids errors when submitting your return.

Where do I amend the VAT period end date?

Go to:

Revenue and Submissions > Amend VAT Period End Date

How to amend the current VAT period end date

1. Open Amend VAT Period End Date
2. Enter the new end date for your current VAT period
   You can:
   • Type the date directly into the field, or
   • Select the date using the calendar icon
3. Click OK to save the change

Important information about the VAT period end date

• Only transactions dated up to and including the VAT period end date are included on the VAT Return
• When Sage 200 is first set up — and each time a VAT Return is produced — the next VAT period end date is set automatically
• If this date is wrong, it must be corrected before producing the VAT Return

Common issues and how to fix them

I can’t save the new VAT period end date

You won’t be able to save a date that’s earlier than the end date of the last VAT Return you produced.

What to do:

• Choose a later date, or
• Check the end date used on your previous VAT Return and amend accordingly

What happens after I change the VAT period end date?

• The new date will be used the next time you produce a VAT Return
• All transactions dated up to that new period end date will be included automatically

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