September 15, 2026
How to Calculate VAT Payable for My Quarterly VAT Return?
VAT Payable = Output VAT (Sales) – Input VAT (Purchases). That formula sits behind every quarterly VAT return in the UK: add up the VAT you charged customers, subtract the VAT you paid on business purchases, and pay HMRC the difference. Getting your VAT payable calculation right protects cash flow and keeps you clear of […]