{"id":17870,"date":"2018-11-08T12:16:15","date_gmt":"2018-11-08T12:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/suttonmcgrathhartley.3be.co.uk\/?page_id=17870"},"modified":"2025-08-22T10:17:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T09:17:35","slug":"vat-returns","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/accounting-business-advisory\/vat-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"VAT Returns"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n    <div class=\"contact-profile-box animated fadeIn\">\r\n        \r\n        \r\n                <div class=\"contact-profile\">\r\n                    <div class=\"contact-profile__image\">\r\n                        <figure>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/our-people\/jonathon-dickens-fca\/\">\r\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" 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<option value=\"Buxton\" data-number=\"0129822108\" data-location=\"Buxton\">Buxton<\/option>\r\n                                                                                                                                                            <!-- on select, the data number will change the link -->\r\n                                        <option value=\"Chesterfield\" data-number=\"01246 277 266\" data-location=\"Chesterfield\">Chesterfield<\/option>\r\n                                                                                                                                                            <!-- on select, the data number will change the link -->\r\n                                        <option value=\"Harrogate\" data-number=\"01423 524 322\" data-location=\"Harrogate\">Harrogate<\/option>\r\n                                                                                                                                                            <!-- on 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data-location=\"Wakefield\">Wakefield<\/option>\r\n                                                                    <\/select>\r\n                                <a id=\"call-local-office-link\" class=\"contact-profile__contact hidden\" href=\"\"><i class=\"fa fa-phone animated tada delay-3s\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"contact-number-content\"><\/span><\/a>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \n<p>At SMH Accounting &amp; Business Advisory, our team of experienced accountants is here to help you handle the VAT returns process from start to finish, saving you time and ensuring your business is compliant with all relevant regulations.<\/p>\n<h2>What are VAT Returns?<\/h2>\n<p>VAT Returns are a declaration of the VAT a business owes to HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) or is owed by HMRC. All VAT-registered businesses are required to submit VAT returns on a regular basis (usually quarterly). The return includes the total amount of VAT charged on sales (output VAT) and the total amount of VAT paid on purchases (input VAT). The difference between the two is either paid to HMRC or refunded by HMRC.<\/p>\n<h2>How Can We Help?<\/h2>\n<p>Our team of expert accountants can help you to prepare and submit your VAT returns on time, ensuring your business remains compliant with all relevant regulations. Our VAT return services include:<\/p>\n<h2>VAT Registration<\/h2>\n<p>If your business is not yet registered for VAT, we can help you to navigate the process and ensure you are registered correctly.<\/p>\n<h2>VAT Return Preparation<\/h2>\n<p>Our team of experienced accountants will prepare and submit your VAT returns on time, taking the burden off your business.<\/p>\n<h2>VAT Compliance<\/h2>\n<p>We ensure that your VAT returns comply with all relevant regulations and deadlines.<\/p>\n<h2>VAT Advice<\/h2>\n<p>Our team can provide expert advice on all VAT matters, including how to maximise VAT recovery and how to minimise the risk of penalties from HMRC.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Choose SMH Group?<\/h2>\n<p>Our team of experienced accountants has a proven track record of providing expert VAT return services to businesses across a wide range of industries. We take pride in our attention to detail and our commitment to providing a high-quality service that meets the individual needs of each of our clients.<\/p>\n<p>If you need help with your VAT returns or have any questions about our VAT return services, please contact the<a href=\"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/chartered-accountants\/\"> <strong>SMH Accounting &amp; Business Advisory team<\/strong><\/a> on <a href=\"mailto:info@smh.group\">info@smh.group<\/a> or 0114 266 4432 to learn more about and how we can help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At SMH Accounting &amp; Business Advisory, our team of experienced accountants is here to help you handle the VAT returns process from start to finish, saving you time and ensuring your business is compliant with all relevant regulations. What are VAT Returns? VAT Returns are a declaration of the VAT a business owes to HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) or is owed by HMRC. All VAT-registered businesses are required to submit VAT returns on a regular basis (usually quarterly). The return includes the total amount of VAT charged on sales (output VAT) and the total amount of VAT paid on purchases (input VAT). The difference between the two is either paid to HMRC or refunded by HMRC. How Can We Help? Our team of expert accountants can help you to prepare and submit your VAT returns on time, ensuring your business remains compliant with all relevant regulations. Our VAT return services include: VAT Registration If your business is not yet registered for VAT, we can help you to navigate the process and ensure you are registered correctly. VAT Return Preparation Our team of experienced accountants will prepare and submit your VAT returns on time, taking the burden off your business. 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