VAT accounting after prices are changed

VAT accounting after prices are changed

New rules that make changes to the issuing of credit notes under certain circumstances will come into effect from 1 September 2019. The changes have been put in place to target certain businesses who seek to create a tax advantage by making VAT adjustments for...
When you can’t reclaim VAT

When you can’t reclaim VAT

For most fully taxable businesses, VAT can be reclaimed on goods and services used in the business. This means that businesses must consider where there is any personal or private use of goods or services purchased for the business as the business can only...
VAT default surcharge appeal dismissed

VAT default surcharge appeal dismissed

HMRC imposes a VAT default surcharge on businesses that submit late VAT returns. VAT registered businesses are required by law to submit their return and make sure that payment of the VAT due has cleared to HMRC’s bank account by the due date. The normal...
VAT and disaggregation

VAT and disaggregation

The artificial separation of businesses is where two or more businesses are split, and each 'separate' entity operates below the VAT registration threshold (currently £85,000). This is known as disaggregation. HMRC has legal powers to direct that...
VAT reverse charge construction industry

VAT reverse charge construction industry

A change to the VAT rules first announced at Budget 2018, will come into effect from 1 October 2019. This change will make the supply of construction services between construction or building businesses subject to the domestic reverse charge. The reverse charge will...