Which documents do I need to submit for the VAT refund?
July 31, 2022 | 45,00 EUR | answered by Günther Hering
Dear tax advisor,
My name is Erwin Götzinger and I run a small business in the online trading sector. In recent months, I have been importing goods from abroad and have paid value added tax on them. Now I would like to claim back the input tax, but I am unsure about which documents I need to submit for this.
So far, I have collected all invoices for the purchases of goods as well as the respective delivery and shipping documents. I have also recorded the corresponding amounts in my accounting system. However, I am uncertain whether these documents are sufficient to claim back the input tax.
My goal is to receive the input tax refund as quickly and smoothly as possible in order to improve my liquidity. Therefore, I would be very grateful if you could specify exactly which documents I need for the input tax refund and if there are any additional steps I need to take.
I am aware that the correct handling of the input tax refund is very important and I want to ensure that I have all the necessary documents. I would greatly appreciate your support and expertise on this matter.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Kind regards,
Erwin Götzinger
Dear Mr. Götzinger,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the input tax refund related to your purchases of goods abroad. It is understandable that you may feel uncertain and want to ensure that you have submitted all necessary documents correctly in order to receive the input tax refund.
In general, for the input tax refund, you will need the invoices of the goods purchases as well as the respective delivery and shipping documents. These documents are already a good start and form the basis for the input tax refund. It is important that the invoices contain all necessary information, such as the name and address of the supplier, the delivery date, the quantity and type of goods delivered, the net amount, and the specified amount of value-added tax.
Additionally, you should ensure that you have accurately recorded the input tax amounts in your accounting system. This is important to clearly document how the input tax amounts are composed and to ensure that you claim the correct amounts.
To receive the input tax refund as quickly and smoothly as possible, I recommend contacting your local tax office as well. There, you can inquire about the specific requirements and procedures and discuss any additional steps that may be necessary. You may also need to fill out a specific form or provide additional information to apply for the input tax refund.
Finally, I want to emphasize the importance of correctly processing the input tax refund to avoid possible issues or demands from the tax office. With the documents you have collected and your careful bookkeeping, you are on the right track to successfully apply for the input tax refund.
I hope that my response is helpful to you and I am available for any further questions you may have. Thank you for your trust and good luck with your input tax refund.
Sincerely,
Günther Hering
Tax Advisor
