How to: Transfer VAT Amounts to the Settlement Account

Transferring VAT amounts to the settlement account means that the purchase VAT account is credited and the sales VAT account is debited with the amounts calculated for the VAT statement period. The net amount is credited or debited, if the purchase VAT amount is larger to the VAT settlement account. You can post the settlement immediately or print a test report first.

To transfer VAT amounts to the settlement account

1. In the Search box, enter VAT Statements, and then choose the related link.

2. In the VAT Statement window, on the Actions tab, in the Functions group, choose Calc. and Post VAT Settlement.

3. On the VAT Posting Setup FastTab, you can enter codes in the VAT Bus. Posting Group and VAT Prod. Posting Group fields to select the entries to be processed. If you do not enter any codes, entries with all business group codes and product group codes are included.

4. On the Options FastTab, specify the conditions for the batch job. For more information about a specific field, select the field, and then press F1.

5. Choose the Print button to start the batch job.

If you print a test report to obtain approval before posting you must the select the Post field to run the batch job again.

Important

If you calculate VAT on trade with the EU, you must also prepare a VIES declaration for the tax authorities.

See Also

Tasks

How to: Define VAT Statements
How to: Print VAT Statements
How to: Record VAT