$12/Hour
Review relevant sales, purchases, receipts, payments, and accounting records used in preparing the GST or VAT return, based on the agreed scope and information provided.
Reconcile relevant GST or VAT accounts to the underlying accounting records and identify differences or outstanding items that require investigation.
Review tax recorded on relevant purchases and sales as part of return preparation, with unclear transactions or items requiring additional business context referred to your team.
Prepare the GST or VAT return using the reviewed and reconciled accounting information, taking account of the requirements applicable to the relevant jurisdiction and engagement.
Following the agreed review and approval process, IMCA can support submission of the return where filing forms part of the engagement.
Get skilled accounting professionals to support your firm or business—without the cost of expanding your in-house team.
We begin by understanding the relevant jurisdiction, filing frequency, accounting system, transaction profile, current return process, and responsibilities already managed by your finance team.
Relevant accounting records and supporting information are reviewed in line with the agreed scope. Missing documentation, incomplete information, and items requiring clarification are identified for follow-up.
Relevant GST or VAT accounts are reconciled to the underlying records. Differences are investigated where possible, and the return is prepared using the information available for the applicable filing period.
Transactions or balances requiring additional business context are referred to the appropriate person within your organization. The prepared return then proceeds through the review process agreed for the engagement.
Your designated team members complete the required internal review or approval. Where included within the engagement, IMCA then supports the agreed filing process.
For businesses requiring recurring VAT Return Services or GST return support, the process continues across subsequent filing periods, with the scope reviewed as your requirements change.
Your finance team manages return preparation alongside day-to-day accounting
Transaction records and supporting information are reviewed internally
GST/VAT reconciliations add to the workload around each filing period
Missing information and discrepancies require internal follow-up
Return preparation competes with month-end, reporting, and other finance priorities
Agreed preparation and reconciliation activities are handled by an external accounting team
Relevant financial records are reviewed through an established return process
Reconciliation differences and incomplete information are identified for follow-up
Returns are prepared according to the agreed scope and applicable requirements
Your team retains appropriate review, approval, and authorization responsibilities
Depending on the agreed scope, services can include transaction and tax-record reviews, GST/VAT account reconciliations, review of tax recorded on relevant sales and purchases, return preparation, discrepancy follow-up, and filing support.
Yes. GST/VAT return work can be outsourced separately from your wider accounting function. Your internal team can continue managing the accounts while IMCA takes responsibility for specific return-related activities.
The information required depends on the jurisdiction, nature of the business, and agreed scope. We establish the accounting records, supporting information, access, and other inputs required as part of the onboarding process.
Where an item cannot be resolved from the accounting records or supporting information available, it is referred to the appropriate person within your business for clarification before the return is finalized.
We review your accounting system and current process before onboarding. Platform compatibility, access requirements, and the appropriate working arrangement are confirmed before recurring work begins.
Our GST and VAT return support starts at $12/hour. Final pricing depends on the jurisdiction, filing frequency, transaction volume, complexity, and level of support required.
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