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# How do I record a VAT payment, which I’ve recorded in my previous accounting system, in Zoho Books?

To record a previous VAT payment in Zoho Books, kindly follow the instructions below:

*   Create a new **Liability** account and give it a name, say **Old VAT Payment**. Refer this link to create an account.
    
*   Add the old VAT payment amount as an opening balance for **Old VAT Payment** account in Credits. Please make sure the opening balance date is before all of the transactions date in Zoho Books. This is to increase your liability for VAT.
    
*   Now, record an expense for your VAT payment amount and choose the account as **Old VAT Payment**.