Vat in Crunch free

ChrisL

Hi,
I'm sure sure there's a simple answer to this question but I just haven't been able to find it:
I'm a vat registered sole trader and have migrated to crunch from Wave where I could create an invoice which would show the vat element. There seems to be an option for this in Crunch but it's not working. I don't need Crunch to file my vat returns via MTD. What am I missing, replies gratefully received.
Chris

TomFromCrunch

Hi Chris! If you email your VAT info to feedback@crunch.co.uk we can update that account for you!

We''ll need your VAT registration date, VAT number, Standard or Flat rate (and, if Flat, - what sector).

How are you currently filing your VAT returns?

ElizaB

I’m in the same situation. We’re a very small, semi-retired business so there isn’t much accounting to do; I’ve been using an ancient edition of QuickBooks on an aged laptop that won’t keep going for much longer. Now we have to use MTD, in our case with effect from 1st June. One option would be to de-register for VAT, but it is useful evidence that we are a business as well as the financial value.

So, can I use the VAT facility in Crunch free? Can I file returns via MTD directly, or would I have to export to MTD bridging software?

TomFromCrunch

Hiya Eliza - if you’d like to file the returns yourself, you’d need to export your data, calculate and file with HMRC outside of Crunch.

If you take out the VAT add-on, the returns will calculate automatically based on what you input into Crunch (invoice/expense). You’ll be able to use Crunch to file MTD VAT returns through the software direct to HMRC.

Hope this helps - there’s some handy guidance in these articles from our Help Centre:

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