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How to account for the decrease in the standard rate of VAT - Standard VAT scheme

From 1 December 2008, the standard rate of VAT will decrease from 17.5% to 15%. This article explains how this change affects Sage Accounts and what you need to do.

To change the VAT rate in Sage Accounts

Note: You should make this change on 1 December 2008.

Open the Settings menu, choose Configuration then click the Tax Codes tab. Sage Accounts v9 and below - Open the Settings menu then choose Tax Codes. The tax code information appears.

Select T1 then click Edit.

Note: If you use a different tax code for your standard rate of VAT, select the relevant tax code then click Edit.

The Edit Tax Code window appears. Enter 15 in the Rate box then click OK. The Edit Tax Codes window closes.

To apply the change, and return to the Sage Accounts desktop, click Apply then click Close.

Sage Instant Accounts v14 - Click Save then click Close. You have successfully changed the standard rate of VAT.

Sage Accounts applies the new rate of VAT to any new transactions that use this tax code. All existing transactions remain unchanged at the old rate of VAT.

To edit existing invoices and orders

Open the Customers module then from the Links pane click Invoice List. The Invoicing window appears. Double-click the required invoice. The invoice appears displaying the relevant items.

Click in the Description column of the first item that uses the standard rate of VAT then press F3 on your keyboard.

The Edit Item Line window appears. From the Tax Code drop-down list, choose the standard rate tax code.

Note: Although the correct tax code already appears in this box, to recalculate the VAT amount you must select the tax code again. The VAT amount recalculates using the new rate of VAT.

To close the Edit Item Line window, click OK. Repeat steps 3 - 5 for any other standard rated items on the invoice. To save your changes and return to the Invoicing window, click Save then click Close.

You have successfully updated the VAT amounts on the invoice. If required, repeat the process for any other invoices that need to be updated.

To credit an invoice at the old VAT rate

  1. Open the Settings menu, choose Configuration then click the Tax Codes tab. Sage Accounts v9 and below - Open the Settings menu and choose Tax Codes. The tax code information appears.

  2. Select the first tax code that is not in use then click Edit. The Edit Tax Code window appears.

  3. Complete the Edit Tax Code window as follows then click OK.

    Rate Enter 17.5 in this box.
    Include in VAT return Select this check box.
    Reverse Charge Do not select this check box.
    EC Code Do not select this check box.
    Description Old standard VAT rate.

    The Edit Tax Codes window closes.

  4. To apply the change, and return to the Sage Accounts desktop, click Apply then click Close.
You have successfully created a new tax code for the old standard rate of VAT.

How to account for the decrease in the standard rate of VAT - VAT Cash Accounting

From 1 December 2008, the standard rate of VAT will decrease from 17.5% to 15%. This article explains how this change affects Sage Accounts and what you need to do.

This article only applies to the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme.

To change the VAT rate in Sage Accounts

Note: You should make this change on 1 December 2008. Under the VAT Cash Accounting scheme, the VAT on customer receipts and supplier payments calculates automatically based on the invoice.

Open the Settings menu, choose Configuration then click the Tax Codes tab. Sage Accounts v9 and below - Open the Settings menu then choose Tax Codes. The tax code information appears.

Select T1 then click Edit.

Note: If you use a different tax code for your standard rate of VAT, select the relevant tax code then click Edit.

The Edit Tax Code window appears.

Enter 15 in the Rate box then click OK.

The Edit Tax Codes window closes.

To apply the change, and return to the Sage Accounts desktop, click Apply then click Close.

Tip: If you are prompted to save your changes, click No.

Sage Instant Accounts v14 - Click Save then click Close.

You have successfully changed the standard rate of VAT.

Sage Accounts applies the new rate of VAT to any new transactions that use this tax code. All existing transactions remain unchanged at the old rate of VAT.

To edit existing invoices and orders

Open the Customers module then from the Links pane click Invoice List. The Invoicing window appears. Double-click the required invoice. The invoice appears displaying the relevant items.

Click in the Description column of the first item that uses the standard rate of VAT then press F3 on your keyboard.

Tip: For service invoices, click in the Details column then press F3. The Edit Item Line window appears. From the Tax Code drop-down list, choose the standard rate tax code.

Note: Although the correct tax code already appears in this box, to recalculate the VAT amount you must select the tax code again.

The VAT amount recalculates using the new rate of VAT. To close the Edit Item Line window, click OK.

Repeat steps 3 - 5 for any other standard rated items on the invoice.

To save your changes and return to the Invoicing window, click Save then click Close.

You have successfully updated the VAT amounts on the invoice. If required, repeat the process for any other invoices that need to be updated.

To amend the VAT settings

Open the Settings menu, choose Company Preferences, then click the VAT tab. Sage Accounts v12 and below - Open the Settings menu, choose Company Preferences, then click the parameters tab.

The VAT settings appear. Select the Item VAT Amendable check box then to save your changes and return to the Sage Accounts desktop, click OK. You have successfully amended the VAT settings.

When you enter late supplier invoices at the old rate of VAT, you can manually amend the VAT amount.

To enter a credit note at the old rate of VAT, when you enter the items on the credit note, press F3 on your keyboard then manually amend the VAT amount as required.

Deposits and prepayments

This information only applies if you are using the VAT cash accounting scheme.

If you use the Payment Details tab to enter deposits or prepayments and you choose the Post as Payment on Account option, this may result in a discrepancy in the VAT Return for the period. This only applies if you click Now on the Create Payment prompt.

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