{"id":8519,"date":"2024-03-11T12:48:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T10:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/kayttoohjeet\/filing-a-vat-return\/"},"modified":"2024-03-11T12:48:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T10:48:45","slug":"filing-a-vat-return","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/en\/kayttoohjeet\/filing-a-vat-return\/","title":{"rendered":"Filing a VAT Return"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#93c59d;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#ADDFB7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\">This guide explains <strong>how to close a VAT period in SimplBooks<\/strong> and <strong>the methods available for submitting a VAT return<\/strong>.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#93c59d;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#ADDFB7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\">\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Once accounting is complete, go to Accounting &gt; VAT Calculation.<\/li><li>Select the VAT period (the period is always 1 month, 3 months, or 12 months). <\/li><li>Review the figures and save the VAT closing entry at the bottom of the page.<\/li><li>Submit the VAT return directly from the software using the VAT button, OR<\/li><li>Export the VAT calculation as a PDF using the &#8220;Export&#8221; option and submit the VAT return yourself in OmaVero.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#93c59d;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#ADDFB7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\">\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>For instructions on checking your settings in relation to <strong>the change in the standard VAT rate that took effect on 1 September 2024<\/strong>, click <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/kayttoohjeet\/arvonlisaveroasetukset-1-9-2024-alkaen\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"detailed-guide\" ><strong>DETAILED GUIDE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-vat-calculation\" >1. VAT CALCULATION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#c0d6c5;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#DAF0DF;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\"><strong>Navigate to the VAT calculation via <\/strong>Accounting &gt; VAT Calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-1-1024x290.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-1-1024x290.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-1-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-1-768x218.png 768w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-1-50x14.png 50w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-1-920x261.png 920w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-1-600x170.png 600w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-1-320x91.png 320w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-1.png 1274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Set the correct period in the date field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>VAT is reported in periods of either 1 month, 3 months, or 12 months (quick-select options are coming to the software).<\/li><li>Once you have selected, for example, a 3-month period, you can navigate forward and backward using the arrows according to the selected period.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#c0d6c5;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#DAF0DF;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\">\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1014\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-2.png 1014w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-2-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-2-768x485.png 768w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-2-50x32.png 50w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-2-920x582.png 920w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-2-600x379.png 600w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-2-320x202.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1014px) 100vw, 1014px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The software calculates the VAT payable or refundable <\/strong>as the difference between the VAT included in sales and the VAT included in purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The figures on the calculation are based on the VAT rates selected on entries and invoices.<\/li><li>If you add VAT rates to the software, also check the VAT calculation settings afterwards. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is recommended to save or print the calculation for your records <\/strong>by selecting &#8220;PDF document&#8221; or &#8220;Print preview&#8221; from the Export button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#c0d6c5;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#DAF0DF;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\">\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"948\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-3.png 948w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-3-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-3-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-3-50x21.png 50w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-3-920x390.png 920w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-3-600x254.png 600w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-3-320x136.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 948px) 100vw, 948px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-closing-the-vat-period-in-the-software\" >2. CLOSING THE VAT PERIOD IN THE SOFTWARE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Close a completed VAT period by saving the VAT closing entry. The closing entry appears at the bottom of the VAT calculation page; its accounting date is the last day of the selected period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#c0d6c5;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#DAF0DF;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\">\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-4.png 980w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-4-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-4-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-4-50x29.png 50w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-4-920x526.png 920w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-4-600x343.png 600w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-4-320x183.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The entry clears the sales, purchases, and reverse VAT accounts and posts the VAT payable\/refundable to account &#8220;2939 VAT Payable&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The VAT payment\/refund&nbsp;is recorded later via the bank account or tax account receivables to account 2939.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-vat-return\" >3. VAT RETURN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can submit the VAT return directly from the software <\/strong>by activating the integration. Submitting the VAT return from the software is free of charge. See the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/kayttoohjeet\/alv-integraation-luonti-ja-arvonlisaveroilmoituksen-lahettattaminen-verottajalle\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/kayttoohjeet\/alv-integraation-luonti-ja-arvonlisaveroilmoituksen-lahettattaminen-verottajalle\/\" target=\"_blank\">guide<\/a> on how to enable the integration and how to submit the return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer, <strong>you can also file the VAT return in OmaVero<\/strong> based on the VAT calculation. You can read more about filing a VAT return in the tax authority&#8217;s instructions: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vero.fi\/yritykset-ja-yhteisot\/verot-ja-maksut\/arvonlisaverotus\/ilmoitus-ja-maksuohjeet\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/vero.fi\/yritykset-ja-yhteisot\/verot-ja-maksut\/arvonlisaverotus\/ilmoitus-ja-maksuohjeet\/\" target=\"_blank\">VAT filing and payment instructions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#c0d6c5;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#DAF0DF;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\">\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE! <\/strong>If you make (VAT-relevant) accounting changes to a period that has already been closed after the VAT closing entry has been saved and the VAT return submitted, <strong>the closing entry must be deleted and recreated<\/strong> and the <strong>VAT return must be resubmitted<\/strong> after the changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend locking entries according to the following instructions whenever the VAT closing entry has been saved and the VAT return has been submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-locking-accounting-entries\" >4. LOCKING ACCOUNTING ENTRIES<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once accounting is complete and the VAT closing entry has been saved, we recommend locking entries to prevent accidental postings to a past period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#c0d6c5;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#DAF0DF;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\">Entries are locked under SETTINGS &gt; Environment Settings &gt; General Settings &gt; Entries locked until &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-5-1024x430.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-5-1024x430.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-5-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-5-768x322.png 768w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-5-50x21.png 50w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-5-920x386.png 920w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-5-600x252.png 600w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-5-320x134.png 320w, https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Arvonlisaveroilmoitus-kuva-5.png 1316w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter a date in the field and save the settings at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#7aac84;border-radius:1px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#ADDFB7;color:#333333;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px\">OTHER RELATED ARTICLES:<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\">\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/kayttoohjeet\/arvonlisaveroasetusten-muuttaminen\/\" target=\"_blank\">Changing VAT Settings<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/kayttoohjeet\/alv-integraation-luonti-ja-arvonlisaveroilmoituksen-lahettattaminen-verottajalle\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/kayttoohjeet\/alv-integraation-luonti-ja-arvonlisaveroilmoituksen-lahettattaminen-verottajalle\/\" target=\"_blank\">VAT Integration and Submitting the VAT Return Directly from the Software<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/kayttoohjeet\/arvonlisaveron-erityisjarjestelma-one-shop-stop-oss\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/support.simplbooks.fi\/fi\/kayttoohjeet\/arvonlisaveron-erityisjarjestelma-one-shop-stop-oss\/\" target=\"_blank\">VAT Special Scheme One Stop Shop (OSS)<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-list\" 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