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Detailed VAT Report

schedule 8 min reading time
history Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
person By Anand, Product Lead

Step 1: Open Detailed VAT Report Page

Ø  Go to Reports → Detailed VAT Report

Step 2: Apply Filters

Ø Business Location -> Choose location (e.g., Location 1)

Ø  Date Range -> Select period (Example: 07-06-2026 to 07-06-2026)

Ø  Click Filter button

Step 3: View VAT Summary Table

Ø  VAT Account Type

Ø  Taxable Amount

ØØ  VAT Amount

Step 4: Sales VAT (Output Tax)

Ø Total Sales (Taxable) -> Shows total sales amount excluding VAT

Ø  VAT Amount  -> Calculated tax on sales

Ø  Example:

1.        Taxable = 275.00

2.        VAT (5%) = 13.75

Step 5: Expense VAT

Ø  Total Expenses -> Shows expense amount

Ø  VAT Amount -> VAT paid on expenses

Step 6: Purchase VAT (Input Tax)

Ø  Total Purchases -> Shows purchase amount

Ø VAT Amount  -> VAT paid to suppliers

Ø Example:

1.        Taxable = 160.00

2.        VAT (5%) = 8.00

Step 7: Calculate Total Output Tax

Ø  Total Tax due from the period (Sales) -> Equals total VAT collected from sales

Ø  Example:Output VAT = 13.75

Step 8: Calculate Total Input Tax

Ø  Tax Recoverable (Expenses and Purchases)

Ø  Equals VAT paid on purchases + expenses

Ø  Example:Input VAT = 8.00

Step 9: Calculate VAT Payable

Ø Payable for the period

Ø  Formula: VAT Payable = Output VAT – Input VAT

Ø  Example: 13.75 – 8.00 = 5.75

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