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Business and Non-Business Income Received By Charities

While VAT applies to taxable activities undertaken by charities in much the same way as for businesses whose purpose is to generate profit, there are a number of specific considerations for charitable organisations. Activities undertaken should also be identified as whether being done for a business or non-business purpose, as this will have an impact from a VAT perspective.

How to Calculate Input Value Added Tax (VAT)

For any trading business, it is important to understand how to calculate input Value Added Tax (VAT). In this article, we look at how to calculate input VAT while diving further into input and output VAT.

VAT Registration Guide for Accountants

Although Rachel Reeves’ Budget on 26th November 2025 did not introduce any changes to the UK VAT registration threshold, it remains important for businesses - and accountants supporting their clients - to stay prepared for any future amendments. With this in mind, we have created this guide to help you stay informed and ready should further updates arise.

Charities - Available VAT Reliefs on Purchases

Certain purchases made by registered charities become liable to the zero or reduced-rate, whereas when purchased by a business, these would often be liable to the standard rate, however, the VAT reliefs charities can claim are limited in scope. This guide outlines the main areas where these reliefs are available, helping you understand how VAT applies to your organisation can help reduce costs and improve compliance.

Do I Charge VAT as a Sole Trader?

This guide outlines key questions frequently raised by sole traders and explains how working with a VAT specialist such as The VAT People could improve your VAT management processes and support greater operational efficiency.

A guide to VAT for residential property developers

Converting a property can be an incredibly long-winded and difficult task, which can take months or even years to complete. And while the physical labour involved in developing property is usually considered, the costing and tax issues associated with this process can be overlooked, despite the fact that they are of equal importance.

What Is a "Reasonable Excuse" When Defending VAT Return Penalty Points?

The VAT People's tax returns experts outline the new VAT penalty scheme and a recent example of a "reasonable excuse" appeal. Call us for tax advice.

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Business and Non-Business Income Received By Charities

How to Calculate Input Value Added Tax (VAT)

VAT Registration Guide for Accountants

Charities - Available VAT Reliefs on Purchases

Do I Charge VAT as a Sole Trader?

A guide to VAT for residential property developers

What Is a "Reasonable Excuse" When Defending VAT Return Penalty Points?

The VAT People's tax returns experts outline the new VAT penalty scheme and a recent example of a "reasonable excuse" appeal. Call us for tax advice.

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Business and Non-Business Income Received By Charities

How to Calculate Input Value Added Tax (VAT)

VAT Registration Guide for Accountants

Charities - Available VAT Reliefs on Purchases

Do I Charge VAT as a Sole Trader?

A guide to VAT for residential property developers

What Is a "Reasonable Excuse" When Defending VAT Return Penalty Points?

VAT People Network

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Business and Non-Business Income Received By Charities

How to Calculate Input Value Added Tax (VAT)

VAT Registration Guide for Accountants

Charities - Available VAT Reliefs on Purchases

Do I Charge VAT as a Sole Trader?

A guide to VAT for residential property developers

What Is a "Reasonable Excuse" When Defending VAT Return Penalty Points?

VAT People Network

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