1. On the navigation bar click VAT, then click VAT Return.
2. If required, to back up your data click Back up.
3. Enter the date range for the VAT Return, then click Calculate VAT Return.
4. To add attachments, click Add attachments.
5. Click Browse, browse to and select your attachment, then click Open.
   
   TIP: View the accepted attachment types in the drop-down to the right of File name. 
   
   
6. Repeat step 5 for each attachment, then click OK.
7. Check and reconcile your VAT Return as normal.

Your attachments are backed up as part of your data backups and are stored within the VATRtns folder alongside your data, for example:

• C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\2020\Company.000\VATRtns\_Data\2020-VAT Return 01032020 - 31032020\Attachments

If you later delete the VAT Return, the attachments are also deleted.

 

Add attachment to a prior VAT Return

1. On the navigation bar click VAT, then double-click the required VAT Return.
2. Click Add Attachments.
3. Click Browse, browse to and select your attachment, then click Open.
   
    TIP: View the accepted attachment types in the drop-down to the right of File name. 
   
   
4. Repeat step 3 for each attachment, click OK then click Close.

 

View attachments

1. On the navigation bar click VAT, then double-click the required VAT Return.
2. Click View Attachments.

 

Remove an attachment

1. On the navigation bar click VAT, then double-click the required VAT Return.
2. Click Add Attachments.
3. Under Attached documents, beside the document you want to remove, click the remove icon .