I use journal entries to add supplier expenses because I do not have the "Bills" option. The VAT leg of the journal does not show on the VAT 201 report. Any suggestions?

Thanks for visiting the Community today, karen-ithembapmc.

Let me help ensure the information from the journal entries will show on the VAT 201 Calculation Report.

This mentioned report shows the summary information for each box of the VAT 201. This will help as you file your return and submit it to the VAT agency.

The tax code used to track transactions affects how they're reported in QuickBooks Online (QBO) including the tax return. We’ll have to make sure you’re using the right one. This way, the information on the journal entries to display on the VAT 201 statement.

Since you're using journal entries, I also suggest using the Cash method when running the report. To accomplish this task, open the VAT 201 Calculation statement and tick the radio button for the Accounting method. You may also want to go to the register and open a report to see the journal entries. 

For more details, check the links below. These resources contain information on how each accounting basis affects your reports and sales taxes. 

• How Cash and Accrual accounting affect sales tax 
• Choose between cash and accrual accounting methods in reports 

This article provides detailed information on how the online program handles sales taxes: Set up and use VAT in QuickBooks Online. It includes topics about tacking VAT from customers, filing the VAT return, adding tax categories to items, etc.

Additionally, this reference contains links to our self-help articles: QBO resources. From there, you’ll know to manage taxes and forms.

If there’s anything else I can help you with VAT and other sales tax activities, leave a comment below. I’ll jump right back in to assist further. Enjoy the rest of the day.