by Admin | Dec 10, 2020 | Value Added Tax
The process for working out the VAT treatment of delivery charges can be quite complex. We have listed below some of the main issues to bear in mind when deciding whether or not VAT needs to be applied. No charge for delivery. HMRC’s guidance is clear that if...
by Admin | Dec 10, 2020 | Value Added Tax
Where an error on a past VAT return is uncovered, businesses have a duty to correct the error as soon as possible. As a general rule, any necessary adjustment can be made on a current VAT return. However, in order to be able to do so, there are three important...
by Admin | Dec 3, 2020 | Value Added Tax
The coronavirus VAT payment holiday gave businesses the chance to defer the payment of any VAT liabilities between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020. The option for businesses to defer their VAT payments ended on 30 June 2020. There are two options available for repaying...
by Admin | Nov 19, 2020 | Value Added Tax
The VAT system is policed by HMRC who can and do levy penalties for breaches of the legislation. There are four conditions that must be satisfied in order for an activity to be within the scope of UK VAT. These conditions are that the activity: Is a supply of goods or...
by Admin | Nov 12, 2020 | Value Added Tax
The transfer of a business as a going concern (TOGC) rules concern the VAT liability on the sale of a business. Normally the sale of the assets of a VAT registered or VAT registerable business will be subject to VAT at the appropriate rate. Where the sale of a...
by Admin | Oct 22, 2020 | Value Added Tax
Under standard VAT accounting, VAT is payable on sales whether or not the customer has paid and can lead to a claim for Bad Debt Relief. Under the Cash Accounting Scheme, VAT does not need to be paid over until the customer has paid. A business can enter this scheme...
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