IRIS VAT Filer

Spec sheet

Purpose

IRIS VAT Filer is bridging software for submitting VAT figures to HMRC when bookkeeping software does not support a business’s VAT case.Read 12 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

Intended users

The standalone VAT Filer is available to new corporates and practices.Read 11 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

Integrations

The product page lists integration with IRIS OpenSpace for client communication and approval, and IRIS Practice Management for tracking submissions with Job Profiles.Read 12 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

Founded

1978Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

Company

IRIS says accountant David Guest founded the company in 1978 to make tax compliance easier for fellow accountants.Read 11 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

API access

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · iris.co.uk

Client records

The integrated version connects to the IRIS central client database and pulls client details from it.Read 12 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

Data import

The standalone version imports VAT values from CSV files or the clipboard and transfers them to HMRC through its MTD APIs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

Download

IRIS provides a download and install link for the standalone VAT Filer and lists version 23.2.0.5 on its downloads page.Read 11 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

Download and support

IRIS provides a standalone VAT Filer download and links to VAT Filer help on its support pages.Read 12 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

Filing support level

assistedRead 20 Sep 2026 · iris.co.uk

HMRC data

It retrieves previous MTD submissions, VAT obligations, liabilities and payment data from HMRC for the selected client.Read 12 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

Imports

The product page lists imports from KashFlow, Xero, spreadsheets and CSV; the standalone support page also says values can be imported from a clipboard.Read 12 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

Integrated availability

Existing IRIS Accountancy Suite subscribers can activate the integrated VAT Filer licence.Read 12 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

IRIS integration

The integrated VAT Filer connects with the IRIS central client database and is available to existing IRIS Accountancy Suite subscribers by activating a licence.Read 11 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

MTD submissions

The product submits VAT figures to HMRC through its Making Tax Digital APIs.Read 12 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

Not a bookkeeping replacement

IRIS describes the standalone product as bridging software, not a replacement for bookkeeping software.Read 12 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

Platform

IRIS’s starter guide instructs users to install the relevant product on a PC or server.Read 12 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

Return filing

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · iris.co.uk

Standalone availability

The standalone version is available to practices using any compliance software and to corporate customers submitting their own VAT.Read 12 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

Standalone use

IRIS says the standalone VAT Filer is available to practices using any compliance software and to corporate customers making their own VAT submissions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

Supported tax types

VATRead 20 Sep 2026 · iris.co.uk

Usage limit

The product page says businesses below the VAT threshold can voluntarily join MTD and be included in its workflow.Read 12 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

Workflow

The product lets users view and track VAT submissions across clients in one place.Read 11 Oct 2026 · iris.co.uk

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• VAT Software#7 of 268.0
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