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Correct a submitted UStVA

How to correct a VAT return already submitted through Norman and when not to resubmit a report.

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Correct the bookkeeping first

If a submitted UStVA is wrong, first correct the underlying bookkeeping for the affected period. For example: wrong VAT rate, wrong category, missing receipt, or missing transaction.

Submit the UStVA again

Follow these steps:

  1. Open Taxes -> Report history.
  2. Find the UStVA you want to correct.
  3. Mark the report as In progress.
  4. Go back to the Taxes page.
  5. Create and submit the report again.

Norman marks the second submission as a correction so the Finanzamt can see that it replaces the original filing.

If you filed outside Norman

If you already filed a UStVA through ELSTER or another channel and Norman shows it as submitted, leave the status unchanged.

Only set it back to In progress if you really want Norman to send a corrected UStVA to the Finanzamt.

Other tax reports

The clear corrected-filing flow applies to the UStVA. Other tax filings can have different correction paths. If unsure, contact the Finanzamt or a tax advisor.

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