vat return error 8507

I am trying to send an online VAT return and it has failed the HMRC data check. I have an error code 8507.

I have looked up what this error code covers and I do not see any problems with the details I have entered.

We have never had problems running this return before?

Can anyone help please?

(It is an old VAT account which we is closing after this online return.)

  • Hi Moira,

    The VAT return error 8507 is generated by HMRCâ€Tms government gateway and can occur for one of the following reasons:

    • You're trying to submit a VAT Return before HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have opened the gateway for that period.
    • You're trying to submit a VAT Return for a period that's not your usual period.
    • HMRC haven't processed a change to your company details.

    How to resolve :

    • Check that you're not submitting the VAT Return or EC sales list before the end of the period. For example, if your VAT period runs from 1 May to 31 July, the earliest date that you can submit the return is 1 August.
    • Check that you're not submitting the VAT Return too late. Quarterly VAT Returns must be submitted within the calendar month following the end of the period covered. For further information, please contact HMRC's Online Service Help-desk on 0300 200 3600.
    • Check that you've not submitted information for this period previously.

    For further information, please contact HMRC's Online Service Help-desk on 0300 200 3600.



    Regards,

    Paul
    Sage GB
  • Thanks, checked it and looks like I need to phone HMRC.