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Generic Return

Navigator > Tasks > Goods and Services Tax > Generic Return Form > Return tab

Complete a Tax Return for a selected Tax Regime from data accumulated in CB, AR and AP. You can view the Tax Return for the selected period, and figures calculated from the accounting periods within the selected Tax period for AR, AP, CB and GST adjustments. Figures are calculated on the Tax Basis (Invoice or Payments). All calculations produce a net Tax Payable figure.

Regime

Select the Tax Regime to submit the return for.

Return

The end date of the tax return.

Tax No

The company Tax Number. The field label shows the regime Tax No Name.

Basis

The Tax Basis for the return.

Start Date

Start date of the return.

End Date

End date for the return.

Status

The Status of the return. This can be:

  • Unposted
  • Posted
  • Final

Filing

The Filing Status of the return. This can be:

  • Unfiled
  • Pending
  • Filed

Return tab

This shows calculated figures for Sales and Purchases and the amount payable, both in the selected Regime currency and in the Base Regime currency. Figures shown on the Return tab are the totals of figures on the Source tab.

Source tab

The Source tab is a break down by Module of figures on the Return tab. This shows where figures on the Return tab have come from. Select the source module to view.

This tab is useful if you suspect the figures shown on the Return tab are incorrect or incomplete. To locate a problem, refer to this tab to determine the source module at fault. You may find data has been incorrectly entered.

Toolbar

ToolbarExpand

Expand Toolbar (Alt+F9)

Expand the toolbar to give access to all toolbar options. Press Esc to close the expanded toolbar.

Print (Ctrl+P)

Print a Tax Form. This also shows adjustments and the source modules Tax information was drawn from.

Refresh (F5)

Reloads changes other Users may have made.

InsertCBTransaction

Insert CB Transaction

Available for Completed returns with Tax to pay, when Cast Book Integration settings for the regime are completed. Inserts either a CB Transaction or an Electronic Payment Summary for the bank account specified, for the net tax payable, using values in the Tax Regime Integration tab. The Branch and Department of the Tax Regime will be used. (Accredo Saturn Only)

RecordLinks

Links (Alt+F6)

Opens Links On... for the record, with a list of links for the record. The button changes to indicate if links are present.

RecordMemo

Memos (F6)

Memos and alarms can be entered or edited. The button changes to indicate if memos and alarms are present. Opens Memos On... with a list of Memos.

 

Customise Toolbar

ToolbarExpand Customise Toolbar or right-click in the toolbar below the buttons to access the Customise Toolbar Menu.

Buttons

Manually File (Alt+N)

Set the GST Return Filing status to Manually Filed. This can be used for returns that have been filed externally from Accredo.

Re-Open (Alt+R)

Re-open a completed Tax return. This is only available for the most recent completed GST return, and when Allow Return Reopening has been selected in the Tax Regime Settings.

Adjust (Alt+A)

Makes Tax adjustments without completing the return. You will be prompted whether to transfer the Tax Adjustments to the General Ledger. You can use this to reconcile the Tax Return against the General Ledger before completing the form.

Note: Tax basis change adjustment transactions are created with Transferred to GL set to True. This is because the timing of the change affects the timing of when tax is due to be filed or paid. It does not affect when it is applied to the GL, which is on an Invoice or Accruals bases.

Complete (Alt+P)

Completes the Tax Return.

This is only available for the latest Tax Return. GST Figures as refreshed and a warning displayed if GST Payable has changed since the form was opened. Accepting the Tax Return locks the Tax period for AR, AP and CB and prevents entering or editing transactions that have a net effect on Tax for the Regime.

See GST Return Form - Completing Returns.

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Generic Return - Links tab

Generic Return - Memos tab