HMRC's Vat Portal is currently unavailable to use. If you're looking to file a Vat return or make a payment, please try again later. In the meantime, we've put together some helpful tips on how to login if you're already registered with HMRC.
What is HMRC Vat Portal?
The HMRC Vat Portal is a website that HMRC uses to manage and collect VAT. It is also used to provide information about VAT and tax legislation.
For more information, please see the following article:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmrc-vat-portal-closing-how-to-login
How to Login to HMRC Vat Portal?
If you have forgotten your HMRC Vat Portal login details, or if you need to reset them, follow these simple steps:
1. Go to the HMRC Vat Portal home page and click on the 'Login' link in the top right-hand corner.
2. Enter your user name and password and click on the 'Log In' button.
3. If you are not already logged in, you will be prompted to log in before proceeding.
4. If you need to reset your password, click on the 'Forgot Your Password?' link below the login form and enter your user name and email address into the provided fields. Your new password will be sent to this email address.
5. If you have any difficulties logging in, or if you have any questions about using the HMRC Vat Portal, please contact customer services at [email protected]
What will happen when HMRC Vat Portal closes?
HMRC has announced that the Vat Portal will be closing on 30th March 2019. This means that customers will need to use the online service or call HMRC to register for tax credits or claim refunds.
There are a few ways you can login to the Vat Portal:
- If you have an HMRC account, you can login using your username and password.
- If you don't have an HMRC account, you can register for one using the form on the Vat Portal website.
- If you're claiming tax credits or refunds, you'll need to call HMRC and sign up for a customer number.
- Finally, if you're registered with HMRC and want to change your username or password, you can do this on the Vat Portal website.
If you have any questions about how to login to the Vat Portal or use it in general, please contact HMRC on 0300 123 2040.
Conclusion
HMRC's Vat Portal will be closing on May 31st. If you need to login or make a payment after this date, there are a few options open to you. You can try logging in using your username and password from earlier, or you can try the HMRC online services (available at www.hmrc.gov.uk). In either case, please be aware that these services may not always be available, so it is best to check before making a request. We hope that this article has provided some useful information on how to prepare for the closure of HMRC's Vat Portal, and that you have found it helpful in planning your tax affairs for the year ahead!