VAT – goods on sale or return
There are special VAT rules that must be followed when you sell goods on a sale or return basis. Goods sold on a sale or return basis (sometimes known as ‘on approval’) are goods
Correcting errors on your VAT return
Where an error on a past VAT return is uncovered taxpayers have a duty to correct the error as soon as possible. HMRC can also charge penalties and interest if an error is due to
Updated list of software suppliers that support MTD for VAT
The deadline for businesses with a turnover above the VAT threshold to keep digital records for VAT purposes when Making Tax Digital (MTD) returns, is fast approaching.
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VAT – motor dealer deposit contributions
A new Revenue and Customs Brief 7/18 has been published by HMRC concerning their policy on the VAT accounting treatment of promotions, where payments are said to be made by motor
VAT and gift vouchers
New draft legislation has been published as part of the draft Finance Bill 2018-19 that aims to change the VAT treatment of vouchers. The legislation will focus on bringing the UK
Selling digital services to EU based customers
There are a number of VAT issues to consider if you are selling digital services from the UK to consumers based in other EU countries. Since 1 January 2015, the place of supply
M&S lose expensive VAT case
The First-Tier Tribunal recently heard an appeal that considered the correct VAT treatment of a promotional offer by the retailer, Marks and Spencer (M&S). The issue concerned
Payment deadlines for VAT Annual Accounting Scheme
The VAT annual accounting scheme is open to most businesses with a turnover of up to £1.35m per year. Businesses that use the scheme are only required to file one VAT return at the
VAT reverse charge may be coming to the construction sector
HMRC has launched a new consultation inviting comments from interested parties regarding the introduction of new VAT reverse charge legislation for certain construction services.
Claim back pre-registration VAT
There are special rules that determine the recoverability of VAT incurred before a business registers for VAT. This type of VAT is known as pre-registration input VAT. There are