Period 1 Jul – 30 Sep 2026 · key 26A3 · due 7 Nov
VAT return · Q3 2026
HMRC connected (sandbox) · obligation open
VAT boxes
| Box | What it is | Amount | Entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VAT due on sales | £6,380.00 | 14 |
| 2 | VAT due on acquisitions from NI/EU | £0.00 | |
| 3 | Total VAT due (1 + 2, by code) | £6,380.00 | |
| 4 | VAT reclaimed on purchases · 1 warning | £4,240.00 | 41 |
| 5 | Net VAT to pay HMRC (3 − 4) | £2,140.00 | |
| 6 | Total sales excluding VAT | £31,900 | 14 |
| 7 | Total purchases excluding VAT | £22,850 | 41 |
| 8 | Supplies of goods to NI/EU | £0 | |
| 9 | Acquisitions of goods from NI/EU | £0 |
Box 4 · VAT reclaimed · 41 entries
- 21 Oct Screwfix£6.41
- 18 Oct Howdens Joinery£412.00
- 14 Oct Travis Perkins£35.40
Warning
Howdens invoice £2,472 has no VAT number on it. Over £250 needs a full VAT invoice.
Ask Howdens for a VAT invoice (draft ready in Outlook) or exclude it from this return.
Reviewer's note (Muse Spark)
Box 4 is 18% higher than Q2, mainly the Howdens kitchen order (£412 VAT). Otherwise in line with your usual months.
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