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The launch of Making Tax Digital is only a few months away – but are you eligible to delay your start date?
28th January 2019
There are certain circumstances that mean you or your business may be entitled to an extension on your start date or, in some situations, be wholly exempt from the scheme.
Read more »All non-refunded deposits to fall within scope of VAT from March
9th January 2019
From 1st March 2019, HMRC is changing the way VAT is accounted for when deposits are paid but the supply is not fulfilled.
Read more »VAT and non-UK businesses selling Goods in the UK
16th November 2018
If you are a business located outside the EU and you are selling goods to a UK consumer (via an online marketplace or via an alternative route), then you may need to register for and account for UK VAT on sales of goods. We can help.
Read more »What does a no deal Brexit mean for VAT?
2nd November 2018
Back in the summer when the deadline for a Brexit deal still felt reasonably far away, HMRC published guidance for businesses on what would happen to VAT in the “unlikely” scenario that we leave the EU without a deal.
Read more »Motor dealers could be eligible for a refund of VAT following new guidance from HMRC
30th July 2018
Motor dealers that have traditionally paid output VAT on the total sale price of a vehicle, without deducting the amount of any dealer deposit contributions (DDCs), are now being encouraged to apply for a VAT refund.
Read more »Do you dream of building your own house?
25th July 2018
VAT savings could make it more affordable, says Jessica Mason, VAT Consultant at HB&O
Read more »New changes to the VAT treatment of some leasing agreements could improve cash flow for finance providers
20th October 2017
How and when VAT is applied to vehicle and asset leasing agreements could be about to change following a recent court case.
Read more »The Autumn Statement and the Flat Rate Scheme changes
25th November 2016
VAT Registered Contractors and other small business operators that are mainly involved with providing services, may need to rethink their VAT registration status following the Chancellor’s announcement in the Autumn Statement regarding the Flat Rate Scheme for VAT.
Read more »Is a reduced VAT rate for E-publications on the cards?
12th August 2016
The European Commission is seeking views on a reduced rate of VAT for electronic publications.
Read more »Supporting your claim for input VAT – how to ensure you have the right evidence for HMRC
1st August 2016
If you are a VAT registered taxpayer, you’ll be very familiar with the need to include the correct information on your invoices to meet regulatory requirements. However, many people are not as prepared when it comes to reclaiming VAT incurred on expenditure when there isn’t a valid VAT invoice.
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