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VAT
1 April 2010
For VAT accounting periods commencing 1 April 2010, returns to be filed online where annual turnover (exclusive of VAT) exceeds £100,000. Electronic payment will also be required
If you currently file the VAT returns for the business, you will need to register for VAT online prior to April 2010 in readiness. This is a fairly simple process, but to do so you will need the last VAT return you have filed, and the date the business registered for VAT, which is shown on your VAT registration certificate. If you are not able to locate this, you can obtain the date from HMRC VAT advice line on 0845 010 9000. There is lots of information on VAT online on the internet at
www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/vat-online/index.htm and HMRC is also running free training sessions in(insert location) on (insert date) at which advisors will explain all of the steps to registering for VATonline. If you would like to attend you should book your place by email to
marketing.online@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk showing the date and location in the subject line.