I am doing some bookkeeping where there are alot of expenses incurred in Europe across several different countries and using DOSH not Sage so do not use sage tax codes.
I have done some research and believe that I have to process the allowable expenses for VAT purposes excluding the local VAT then claim it back annually from each country within the Eurozone.
Can anyone confirm that I have got that right and I should not be writing off the gross amount as an allowable expense for Euros but when the expense is incurred outside the Eurozone (eg. Bosnia) I can claim the gross amount?
Also, if the receipt does not have local VAT showing on it (ie.a coffee in Italy) can I only claim the Nett amount or the Gross amount as an allowable expense?
I would suggest you enter the gross amounts.
Once you receive the refunds, then I would journal the relevant VAT amounts. Each MS has its own rules as to what VAT can be claimed.