Accounting Treatment of Retrospective VAT Claim

I have made a retrospective VAT claim for a limited company. My query relates to the accounting treatment of revenue element of the retrospective input VAT. Can I offset this VAT against the P&L in the current period, thus lowering expenses and increasing profits? Thank you.

Hi accounts19,
Your question appears to relate to accounting in relation to Corporation Tax and not VAT.
Please contact the helpline for Corporation Tax for further advice using the contact details here:
Corporation Tax: general enquiries
Thank you.