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== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
This article explains how to record a HMRC payment for the second-hand motor vehicle payment scheme.
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This article explains how to post a VAT reclaim under the Second-Hand Motor Vehicle Payment Scheme.
  
The second-hand motor vehicle payment scheme allows you to claim a VAT-related payment if you buy an eligible second-hand motor vehicle in Great Britain and:-
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For more information please refer to [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/second-hand-motor-vehicle-export-refund-scheme/second-hand-motor-vehicle-export-refund-scheme HMRC Guidance] or consult your accountant for advice.
  
*Move that vehicle to Northern Ireland with the intention to resell it in Northern Ireland or to the EU.
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== More Information ==
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The Second-Hand Motor Vehicle Payment Scheme allows you to claim a VAT-related payment if you buy an eligible second-hand motor vehicle in Great Britain and;
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* Move that vehicle to Northern Ireland with the intention to resell it in Northern Ireland or to the EU.
  
*Export that vehicle to the EU with the intention to resell it in the EU or to Northern Ireland.
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* Export that vehicle to the EU with the intention to resell it in the EU or to Northern Ireland.
  
This applies to customers in NI or groups with branches in the UK.
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This applies to customers in Northern Ireland or groups with branches in the ROI/UK.
  
for more information please visit [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/second-hand-motor-vehicle-export-refund-scheme/second-hand-motor-vehicle-export-refund-scheme this link]
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To sell a second hand vehicle with full VAT you must ensure you amend the unit record:
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* Edit the Unit record and set the {{DataPrompt|VAT Qualifying}} flag to {{DataValue|Y}}
  
You can sell vehicles outside of the normal second hand margin scheme by selecting the {{DataPrompt|VAT Qualifying}} flag to {{DataValue|Y}}on a vehicle record.
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{{Warning|text=To ensure VAT is correctly applied you must make the above change prior to raising the Unit sales Order or Invoice.}}
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== Posting the Reclaim ==
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You must calculate the value of the reclaim.
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Please seek advice from HMRC or your accountant if you are unsure of the calculations to use.  
  
== More Information ==
 
 
Go to {{Menu|{{NL}}|Journal Entries}}.
 
Go to {{Menu|{{NL}}|Journal Entries}}.
* Select {{DataPrompt|Entry mode}} - {{DataValue|[[Posting cashbook entries|Cashbook Entry]]}}
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* Select {{Button|Multiple}} at {{DataPrompt|Entry mode}}.
* Select {{DataPrompt|Money in}} - {{DataValue|in}}  
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* Enter a date within the V.A.T. quarter for which you are making the entry.
* Enter the Nominal {{DataPrompt|Centre}} for the bank which the money is being paid, e.g. {{DataValue|Z992}} - Current Bank Account.
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* Enter a suitable centre e.g. Unit COS and press {{KeyPress|Enter}}.
* On the second line of the journal, enter the nominal code you wish to use. This may be a credit to Unit Sales or to COS and will be your decision.
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* In the {{DataPrompt|Credit}} column enter the amount to reclaim and press {{KeyPress|Enter}}.
* Enter the {{DataPrompt|Date}} the money will be paid into your bank account.
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* Enter a suitable comment and press {{KeyPress|Enter}}.
* Enter the amount of the payment. Your cursor will be on the relevant column based on your choice of {{DataPrompt|Money in/out}}.
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* On the next line enter the same centre as above and move across to the {{DataPrompt|Comment}} field, leaving the Debit & Credit columns at 0.00
* Enter a suitable {{DataPrompt|Comment}}, e.g. {{DataValue|HMRC Payment Q1 2023}}.
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* Press {{KeyPress|F6}} to repeat the previous comment.  
* Click {{Button|Done}} and {{Button|Accept}}.
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* Select {{Button|Input}} from the {{DataPrompt|V.A.T Indicator}} drop down.
 
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* Select {{Button|1 - Vat Rate 1}} from the {{DataPrompt|V.A.T. Rate}} drop down box.
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* Move to the {{DataPrompt|VAT Amount}} and enter the amount to reclaim.
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* The effect of the above is a Credit to the Profit & Loss for the VAT reclaim, so reducing costs, and the VAT itself posted through the VAT Return to be reclaimed.  
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* Click {{Button|Done}}and {{Button|Accept}} the journal.
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==

Latest revision as of 13:55, 4 May 2023

Summary

This article explains how to post a VAT reclaim under the Second-Hand Motor Vehicle Payment Scheme.

For more information please refer to HMRC Guidance or consult your accountant for advice.

More Information

The Second-Hand Motor Vehicle Payment Scheme allows you to claim a VAT-related payment if you buy an eligible second-hand motor vehicle in Great Britain and;

  • Move that vehicle to Northern Ireland with the intention to resell it in Northern Ireland or to the EU.
  • Export that vehicle to the EU with the intention to resell it in the EU or to Northern Ireland.

This applies to customers in Northern Ireland or groups with branches in the ROI/UK.

To sell a second hand vehicle with full VAT you must ensure you amend the unit record:

  • Edit the Unit record and set the "VAT Qualifying" flag to 'Y'
To ensure VAT is correctly applied you must make the above change prior to raising the Unit sales Order or Invoice.

Posting the Reclaim

You must calculate the value of the reclaim.

Please seek advice from HMRC or your accountant if you are unsure of the calculations to use.

Go to " Nominal Ledger Journal Entries".

  • Select [Multiple] at "Entry mode".
  • Enter a date within the V.A.T. quarter for which you are making the entry.
  • Enter a suitable centre e.g. Unit COS and press <Enter>.
  • In the "Credit" column enter the amount to reclaim and press <Enter>.
  • Enter a suitable comment and press <Enter>.
  • On the next line enter the same centre as above and move across to the "Comment" field, leaving the Debit & Credit columns at 0.00
  • Press <F6> to repeat the previous comment.
  • Select [Input] from the "V.A.T Indicator" drop down.
  • Select [1 - Vat Rate 1] from the "V.A.T. Rate" drop down box.
  • Move to the "VAT Amount" and enter the amount to reclaim.
  • The effect of the above is a Credit to the Profit & Loss for the VAT reclaim, so reducing costs, and the VAT itself posted through the VAT Return to be reclaimed.
  • Click [Done]and [Accept] the journal.

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