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Check how to tell HMRC about VAT Return errors
Find out if you need to update your VAT Return, make the correction online or tell HMRC in writing about errors.
Before you start
To check how to tell HMRC about errors in your VAT return you will need the:
- net value of your error
- total value of your sales
Check how to report errors
You can tell us about errors that you’ve made on previous VAT Returns by either:
- updating your next VAT Return
- making the correction online
- sending the correction in writing
Get more information
Get more information about correcting errors made on your VAT return.
Updates to this page
Published 16 June 2023
Last updated 8 September 2025
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You can no longer correct errors in your VAT Returns using form VAT652.
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First published.