Value Added Tax returns for the quarter ended 31 August 2016 are due to be submitted by 7 October 2016, and any payment which is due should be made electronically by the same date.

If you have difficulties with paying VAT because other people still owe you money and are taking their time to pay you, then some advice on debt collection may be found at

www.deadlineadvisor.co.uk/debt-collection

This advice has been prepared by David Porthouse & Co since the accountant is often called upon to act as a general business advisor.