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View and export a VAT Position report

This report shows the VAT position by country and company for a single period, compare two periods, or review changes in VAT position year over year, month over month, or by input and output.

The VAT position report shows your VAT position by country and company, specific periods, and input and output amounts. It makes it easy to stay on top of your VAT obligations in every country you are registered in.

Note: VAT position is the difference between input VAT and output VAT. It is calculated by subtracting the total VAT collected on sales from the total VAT paid on purchases and expenses.
  1. Go to Reports > VAT position.
  2. Use the available filters to run the report.
    Tip: You can select more than one company at once.
  3. The report shows the following information:
    Period
    Shows the selected month and year.
    VAT Position
    Shows the VAT position for the selected period.
    Comparison period Changes
    Shows the difference between the selected month and the previous month within the same year.
    YoY Changes
    Shows the difference between the selected period and the same month of the previous year.
    VAT Position by Company
    Shows the VAT position for the companies within the selected filters.
    Input & Output VAT by month
    Shows a graph comparing the input and output for the selected filters.
    VAT Position by month
    Shows the VAT position by month, compared to other years, using the selected filters. Use the Years button to add or remove years and make your selection.
    List View
    Shows a list with more details for each return.
  4. To export the data from List View, click Export.
    Note: You can click any row to open the return details page for that particular return in the List View table.