Package: gnucash-uk-vat
gnucash-uk-vatIntroductionThis is a utility which manages HMRC (UK) VAT returns in accordance with
HMRC MTD directives for users of the GnuCash accounting system.  It can
study your GnuCash accounts, compare this with your HMRC VAT obligations,
and produce the VAT return to meet your obligations.  As an optional step,
once the VAT return is filed, a bill can be posted describing the VAT
owing, and posted to an Accounts Payable account.DiscussThere's a #gnucash-uk-vat channel on our Discord server if you want
to discuss...https://discord.gg/3cAvPASS6pA word from our sponsors :)If you need low cost, automated accounts filing for small businesses,
Accounts Machine has a commercial offering which incorporates the
functionality you see here in a web service.The proposition is simple.  Accounts Machine does not offer an
accounting system.  You manage your accounts using GnuCash or anything
which produces CSV output.  You manage your accounts, manage your
invoices, manage receipts, and record everything in your application
under your control.  When it comes to filing returns, you upload your
accounts to accountsmachine.io and use the system to file VAT returns,
corporation tax returns, and company accounts with Companies House.
The production of returns is as automated as possible.  Accounts
production conforms to iXBRL specifications, and HMRC VAT MTD.This service is able to simplify accounts filing for simple businesses.
Your company should be a Limited Company, conform to micro-entity
requirements, and have a single trade.  This service is aimed at making
life easier for startups and small businesses.The roadmap is for launch in 2Q2022.  VAT filing is complete, just going
through the final validation process with HMRC.Demo is hereVisithttps://accountsmachine.io.  Accounts Machine is registered with HMRC
and Companies House for filing purposes and have successfully filed VAT,
corp tax and company accounts.Join our discord service to keep on top of latest progress:https://discord.gg/3cAvPASS6pEnthusiastic early adopters will find free deal links on the Discord
server.  Looking forward to filing for you. :)GnuCash backendsTwo ways of interacting with your GnuCash accounts are supported:Thegnucashmodule is bundled only with Linux GnuCash packages, and can
only by used on Linux.Thepiecashmodule is pure Python and can be obtained from package
repositories.  This module only supports GnuCash files saved in
Sqlite files or a Postgres database.  You can convert a GnuCash XML file into
Sqlite by using the "Save As..." option in GnuCash.StatusThis is a command-line utility, with a GTK-based dialog mode which removes
the need to know about configuration files or command-line options.
I have used this to submit my own VAT returns.  If you want to join the
party come to the #gnucash-uk-vat channel on Discord serverhttps://discord.gg/3cAvPASS6pand I'll try to help you through the process.CredentialsIn order to use this, you need production credentials (client ID and secret)
for the VAT submission API.  HMRC does not permit these credentials to be
shared publicly:We have checked with our colleagues who look after HMRC’s API
Platform. They have advised that this is not allowed and would be likely
to result in your Developer Hub application being blocked. We recommend
that instead of sharing these credentials that you inform your users how
they can register for their own Developer Hub application and use its
credentials with your code.You can either apply for production credentials using
the HMRC developer portal (you need to register), or contact me as I can
share a few credentials privately.Developer hub:https://developer.service.hmrc.gov.uk/api-documentation/docs/using-the-hubYou click 'Get production credentials' and enter details about the
application.  I call this applicationgnucash-uk-vat, you should call
it something different.  When you apply for credentials, HMRC will contact
you to fill in an application.  As I understand it, this involves going
through a full acceptance test which involves testing against the
sandbox.Once you have credentials, you should put them in theconfig.jsonfile in
theapplicationsection placeholders.InstallingTo install directly from a git repository:pip3 install git+https://github.com/cybermaggedon/gnucash-uk-vatTo install/update from the local checkout, a wrapper script can be used:[git-bash-prompt]> ./setup.shSeeInstalling.UsageThere are two modes:Assist mode, which is a GTK-based dialog-driven.
This automates everything including configuration file setup.CLI mode, which is purely CLI-based and has no
dependency on PyGTK.GnuCash accounts structureSeeAccounts.Local test serviceThere is a local test service which allows you to emulate the HMRC VAT
service with test data under your control.Seelocal test.Sample accountsA sample account file is included ataccounts/accounts.gnucash.  This
account file contains some transactions dated in the 1Q17 quarter which match
the test data in HMRC's Sandbox.  There are also some transactions in 2020
which match the obligations in thedummy-vat-servicedata.Licences, Compliance, etc.Privacygnucash-uk-vatis hosted by you.  It runs on your computer, accesses
information from your accounts, and forwards data using the HMRC APIs.
Everything is within your control.  No other network systems are used, and no
information is transmitted to other parties.Additional data (configuration and credentials) is stored on your
filesystem under your control and you should manage the credential
files as you would any password or other secret.LicenceCopyright (c) 2020-2021, Cyberapocalypse Limited
Copyright (c) 2021-2022, Accounts Machine LimitedThis program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
(at your option) any later version.This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
GNU General Public License for more details.You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
along with this program.  If not, seehttps://www.gnu.org/licenses/.