Readers’ forum: Return regularity

A client has asked whether they can complete monthly VAT returns to assist with cashflow. The client does not receive VAT refunds. However I think they would find it easier to pay a lower amount of tax but on a more frequent basis rather than as now a larger amount every quarter. They still use manual records because I am still trying to make them compliant for making tax digital (MTD) purposes.

Of course if there is an easier option to help with their cashflow I would prefer that to switching to monthly returns.

I wondered whether any other advisers have had a similar request from clients when dealing with their client’s VAT returns?

I would be grateful for advice here.

Query 19 597 – Adviser.

HMRC is unlikely to accept a request to submit monthly VAT returns.

Unless Adviser’s client is in a position whereby...