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The revealing truth about zeroes in the VAT declaration

September 10, 2020
Natalia Gorpinchenko
Accountex Accounting
Today, the 10th of the month, is the deadline for submitting the TSD (Tax and Social Contributions Declaration), and many entrepreneurs are already familiar with this topic. However, there are certainly those for whom it may still be confusing.  

It is important to remember that since June 1, 2019, there is no longer an obligation to submit a TSD for all payments made; it is only required if payments have been made to individuals.  

What does this mean in practice?
- If an employee is paid 500 euros in August for work done in July, and this payment is made on September 10th, then we declare and pay the tax in September.  
- However, if the salary for August is accrued but not paid until September (for example, a partial advance or a delayed payment), then we declare and pay both the July salary and the August accrued salary in September through the TSD.  

Summary:  
- The TSD is submitted only when payments have been made to individuals (e.g., employees).  
- If no payments were made or if they were only accruals without actual disbursements, then the TSD is not submitted.  
- The deadline for submission is the 10th of each month, and timely submission helps avoid potential fines and provides a good assessment of your company's compliance with tax obligations.  

I hope this explanation helps you understand better, and I wish everyone successful and timely submission of their TSD! If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to ask!