Which topics are covered in the Turnover Tax (VAT) course?

The Turnover Tax (VAT) course covers all the VAT topics you need for a correct return. On day 1 you learn about VAT liability, VAT rates, invoicing requirements, international trade within and outside Europe, and the tax control framework. Day 2 focuses on the VAT return itself: deductions, the margin scheme, the small businesses scheme, the reverse charge, the OSS return, checks by the Belastingdienst, penalties and supplementary returns.

Do you need prior knowledge for the Turnover Tax (VAT) course?

No, no specific prior knowledge is required for the Turnover Tax (VAT) course. It is useful, however, to have a basic knowledge of bookkeeping or financial administration, as VAT returns are directly related to this. The classroom course builds up from the basics: what VAT is, when you are liable for VAT and how to complete the return. This makes the course suitable for both beginners and experienced administrators.

Do you receive a certificate after the VAT (Turnover Tax) course?

Yes, on completion of the Turnover Tax (VAT) course you receive a certificate of participation from Learnit. This certificate shows that you have attended the full classroom course and have gained knowledge of VAT liability, rates, returns, schemes, exemptions and supplementary returns. You can use the certificate in your portfolio or show it to your employer as evidence of your professional knowledge of turnover tax.

Can the Turnover Tax (VAT) course also be taken in-company?

Yes, the Turnover Tax (VAT) course can also be taken in-company. You then receive a course tailored to your finance team, geared to the VAT issues within your organisation. The course for classroom participation; for in-company programmes a quote applies based on group size and the content required. Course materials and a certificate of participation are included.

How does this classroom Turnover Tax course differ from self-study using the Belastingdienst's manual?

Self-study via the Belastingdienst website gives you the rules, but not the considerations. In the classroom VAT course you work with a trainer who knows the practice and you can put forward your own cases. You learn not only how the margin scheme, the small businesses scheme (KOR), exemptions and the reverse charge work, but also when they are advantageous for your company. Topics that are difficult to grasp from a manual are also covered. Such as the Tax Control Framework, the OSS return for EU sales and filing a supplementary return. These are covered step by step. You receive direct feedback on your questions, something self-study or a general e-learning does not offer. Suitable if you are responsible for the VAT return and want certainty about your choices.

How do I know whether this Turnover Tax course suits me, or is it more practical to call in a tax adviser?

That depends on how often you deal with VAT issues. This classroom course is intended for people who are themselves responsible for the VAT return: financial administrators, staff at accountancy firms, SME entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals. You will learn to determine for yourself which VAT rate applies, which VAT is deductible, how to file a supplementary return and when schemes such as the KOR or the margin scheme apply. The OSS return for EU sales is also covered. Bringing in a tax adviser makes more sense for one-off, complex transactions (for example a restructuring or international services where the place of supply is unclear). For recurring returns and day-to-day VAT decisions, building up the knowledge yourself through this course is usually cheaper and quicker than seeking external advice every time.

What will I learn in this course that I cannot get from a webinar or YouTube video about VAT?

A webinar or YouTube video usually gives you an overview of the main points: what VAT is, which rates apply and how to file a return. In this classroom course we go deeper and you work with your own cases. You practise with the margin scheme, the small businesses scheme (KOR), reverse-charge schemes and the OSS return for cross-border sales within the EU. You get immediate answers to questions about your specific situation, something a video cannot offer. We also discuss how to file a supplementary return and what to do in the event of a sample audit by the Dutch Tax Administration. The difference therefore lies in applying it to your own practice, current legislation and regulations, and interaction with an experienced trainer and fellow participants.

How soon after this course can I handle my own company's VAT return independently?

Immediately after the second course day you will be able to draw up and file a standard VAT return independently via Mijn Belastingdienst Zakelijk. The course covers the entire process: calculating VAT on sales, deducting input tax, processing intra-Community supplies and the OSS return for e-commerce within the EU. You will also learn how to file a supplementary return if you discover an error afterwards. For standard SME situations, that is workable afterwards. For more complex issues – think of the margin scheme, mixed supplies with pro rata deduction or cross-border services outside the EU – the course gives you the framework to judge when you can proceed yourself and when to bring in a tax specialist. So you will not get a replacement for an adviser, but you will have the basis to file most returns correctly yourself.

When is this classroom-based Turnover Tax course a better choice than an online VAT course or e-learning?

The classroom version makes more sense if you want to put your own VAT situations forward and receive immediate feedback on your cases. E-learning gives you standard explanations of the rules; in this course you can ask questions about your invoicing, your sector and your schemes (margin scheme, small businesses scheme (KOR), reverse charge, OSS). Choose classroom if you are responsible for the VAT return and are unsure about deductions, foreign transactions or a possible supplementary return. Choose e-learning if you only want to learn the basic concepts or do not yet file returns yourself. The course You work in a small group with an experienced trainer, which is difficult to replicate through recorded content.

What is the difference between this Turnover Tax course and a tax programme such as a VAT specialist course at a university of applied sciences?

This Learnit VAT course is a practical professional course, not a multi-year tax programme. In two consecutive days you learn how to prepare the VAT return yourself, how to apply schemes such as the margin scheme and the small businesses scheme, and how to deal with intra-Community transactions and reverse-charge schemes. A higher professional education (hbo) programme to become a VAT specialist often takes a year or longer, goes into case law in greater depth and is aimed at advising third parties. This course focuses on execution: filing returns for your own company or employer, submitting supplementary returns and handling an audit by the Dutch Tax Administration. Cost:, including course materials. Choose an hbo programme if you want to become a VAT adviser; choose this course if you are responsible for the return itself.

What does the Turnover Tax (VAT) course cost and how long does it take?

You will find the current price at the top right of this course page, together with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.

VAT (Turnover Tax) Course

Name: Turnover tax (VAT)
Price: 1250.0 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.6 (4 reviews)

Would you like to get more out of your VAT return? On this course you will get to grips with turnover tax: from VAT liability and rates to schemes, exemptions and corrections. That way you can make use of the tax scope that suits your business.

Description

As an entrepreneur you file a turnover tax return periodically. You add up the VAT you have received from customers and deduct the VAT you have paid yourself. Yet that is rarely a simple sum, because depending on your business activities there are special VAT schemes and exemptions that can work to your advantage.

In this VAT course you gain insight into how VAT works and into everything involved in filing the return. You look at when you are liable for VAT, which rate applies to your products and services and which requirements your invoicing and administration must meet. You also look at purchasing and sales within the Netherlands, within the EU and beyond, and at current legislation and regulations.

You will also learn how to file the return yourself, including the OSS return for cross-border supplies to consumers in the EU. You will cover the margin scheme, the small businesses scheme, exemptions and the reverse-charge mechanism. In addition, you will gain insight into which VAT you may deduct, how to file a supplementary return and how the Belastingdienst carries out checks and enforcement.

Topics

Day 1. All about turnover tax

What is VAT and how does it work?
When are you liable for VAT?
Calculating VAT: how do you calculate VAT and which VAT rate applies?
Administrative obligations: what requirements must your invoices and your VAT records meet?
VAT abroad: how does it work for the purchase and sale of goods and services within the Netherlands, within Europe and outside Europe?
Tax control framework: managing tax processes in large companies.

Day 2. All about the VAT return

Filing a VAT return: how and when?
VAT schemes and VAT exemptions: how do you make optimal use of the margin scheme, the small businesses scheme, exemptions and the reverse charge?
Deducting VAT: which costs may you deduct?
OSS return: how do you file the return for e-commerce and services within the EU?
VAT audits and sample checks: what do you do when the Belastingdienst comes to call?
VAT fines and additional assessments: when are you at risk?
Supplementary turnover tax return: correcting your VAT return. What are the rules?

Result

After this course you will know exactly how VAT works and when you are liable for VAT. You will calculate the VAT on your goods and services with ease and know which requirements your administration and invoicing must meet.

You know the rules for doing business within the Netherlands, within the EU and beyond, and alongside the regular return you also file the OSS return. You determine which VAT you may deduct and which VAT schemes or exemptions are of interest to your business. Is something wrong in an earlier return? Then you file a supplementary return yourself.

Target audience

The Turnover Tax course is intended for anyone responsible for the VAT return of one or more companies. Think of staff in a finance department, staff at an accountancy or administration firm, heads of financial administration, (tax) advisers, SME entrepreneurs and freelancers.

Teaching method

Throughout this course, theory and practice alternate continuously. The trainer explains clearly how VAT and the turnover tax return work, after which you get to work immediately with practical examples and exercises.

You work in a small group, so there is plenty of room for your own questions and cases from your working practice. Do you have a specific VAT issue you are struggling with? You are welcome to bring it up. The trainer is an experienced tax specialist who explains the rules to you and also shows you how to apply VAT schemes and exemptions to best effect.

You will receive course material that you can use afterwards as a reference work. On completion you will receive a certificate of participation.

Prior knowledge

You do not need any specific prior knowledge to take part in this course. It does help if your work involves the VAT return or a company's administration, so that you can link the material directly to your own practice.

Comments

On this course you will be given practical tools for submitting your VAT return correctly and advantageously. You will learn to work with current schemes such as the OSS return, the small businesses scheme (KOR) and the margin scheme. Feel free to bring your own cases along and we will look at them together with the trainer.

In-company

Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.

Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.

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Language

The training is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer has a good command of English. English-language course material can be used. With a minimum enrolment of 3 participants, the training can also be given entirely in English.

Number of days:

2 days

Course times:

from 10 am to 5 pm

Study load:

14 hours

Education level:

This training is suitable for all levels.

Exemptions:

Exemptions do not apply to this course.

Preparation time:

No preparation time applies to this course.

Certificate:

At the end of the course, a certificate is issued as proof of participation.

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