Track VAT as you go.
File without the panic.
Every invoice and expense carries its tax, so your VAT return is built from real figures - not a quarter-end spreadsheet marathon. Digital records kept the way Making Tax Digital expects.
A return that builds itself.
VAT on every line
Output and input VAT are captured automatically on invoices and expenses.
Net VAT calculated
Clkly nets VAT collected against VAT paid for the period for you.
Digital records
VAT records stay digital and connected, in line with MTD requirements.
Your VAT periods
Periods follow your tax-year settings so figures match your filing schedule.
Review before filing
See the full period breakdown and reconcile before anything is finalised.
Clean audit trail
A tidy, evidenced trail your accountant or agent can rely on.
No more reconstructing VAT from scratch.
When tax is recorded at the moment of every sale and purchase, the quarterly return is a review, not a rebuild. Clkly keeps the running figures so you can file with confidence.
- Output vs inputSales VAT and purchase VAT netted automatically.
- Evidence attachedEach figure traces back to an invoice or receipt.
- Ready to submitPeriod totals reviewed and sign-off ready.
VAT returns FAQs
What is a VAT return?
A VAT return is the periodic summary you submit showing the VAT you have charged and the VAT you can reclaim.
- Totals your output VAT on sales and input VAT on purchases
- Calculates the net amount to pay or reclaim
- Usually filed quarterly in the UK
Clkly tracks VAT on every invoice and expense as you go, so your return is built from real figures rather than a last-minute scramble.
Related: Invoicing · Financial reports
Does Clkly support Making Tax Digital?
Clkly keeps digital VAT records in the way Making Tax Digital (MTD) expects, so your figures are ready for submission.
- Digital records of VAT on sales and purchases
- Period totals you can review before filing
- A clean trail for your accountant or agent
Your VAT data stays digital and connected from invoice to return, in line with MTD record-keeping.
Related: Compliance · Invoicing
How does Clkly calculate VAT owed?
It nets the VAT collected on your sales against the VAT paid on your purchases for the period.
- Output VAT pulled from invoices
- Input VAT pulled from expenses and bills
- Net figure shown for the return period
Because invoices and expenses already carry their tax, the return total is computed for you.
Related: Expense tracking · Accounts payable
Can I set my own VAT period?
Yes - VAT periods follow your tax-year and reporting settings so the figures match your filing schedule.
- Align periods to your registration
- Review each period before it is finalised
- Keep historic periods for reference
Your reporting periods match how you actually file, with history kept intact.
Related: Compliance
VAT that is ready before the deadline is.
Digital VAT records and a return built from real figures - MTD-ready.