5 common VAT return mistakes (and how to avoid them)

From wrong input VAT to missed reverse charge — the errors that trigger FTA penalties.

The most frequent VAT return errors we see are: reclaiming input VAT without valid tax invoices; mishandling the reverse charge on imports; misclassifying zero-rated vs exempt supplies; missing the filing deadline; and failing to reconcile the return to the ledger. Each can lead to penalties or an FTA query. A short pre-submission review against your books removes almost all of these risks.