A reminder that from 1 January 2010, the standard rate of VAT increases from 15%, back to 17.5%. If you would like any more information on the VAT rate changes, please contact Harrisons Accountancy - Accountants in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. From 1 April 2010, VAT registered businesses with turnover of £100,000 or more and any newly VAT registered businesses will need to file their returns online and pay any VAT due electronically. Harrisons Accountancy are able to carry out bookkeeping for clients as well as preparing VAT Returns and submission of the forms electronically. Please note that paying your VAT by Direct Debit gives up to 10 extra days payment as the payment is normally collected around the 10th of the following month.