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How Does the Reverse Charge for Electronic Communication Services Work?

A new anti-fraud measure is set to be introduced that will have a profound effect on business that make wholesale supplies of select electronic communications services such as the exchange of calls and data over landline.....

Spring Budget 2022: Energy saving Materials

As announced in the Chancellor’s spring statement, effective from 1st April 2022 the VAT liability of certain energy saving materials will be cut from the previously applicable rate of 5% to the zero-rate – supplies covered by this change will revert to the reduced rate as of 1st April 2027.

When Can I Recover Input VAT on a Building Project?

When it comes to land and property, VAT is a complex issue which gives rise to many interesting cases. One such case arose when DM & DD MacPherson appealed to the First-Tier Tribunal with regards to input VAT recovery on.....

Time and Cost Saving VAT Training

We are well aware that professional accountants and in house accounting staff at businesses, charities and other organisations need to maintain their professional development and ensure their VAT knowledge is up to date,.....

Delay to Introduction of the Domestic Reverse Charge for Construction Services

The proposed introduction of the domestic reverse charge for construction services, due to be implemented from 1st October 2020, has been delayed until 1st March 2021. The introduction of this legislation has already been pushed back from 1st October 2019. The intention of this further delay is to allow businesses time to overcome the challenges posed by coronavirus pandemic.

Time to Pay Arrangements

Starting 3rd August 2015, any taxpayer that has agreed payment of a debt to HMRC in monthly instalments will be required to make these payments by Direct Debit. HMRC only permit the payment of debts of this nature to be .....

VAT and Property developers

We are continuing to receive a number of calls on our helpline from property developers and their advisors seeking clarification of the VAT liability of construction or conversion costs, and requesting advice in relation to the recovery of VAT on costs relating to property development schemes

Time Limits for VAT Repayment Claims

A four year limitation period applies when it comes to taxable persons submitting a claim for the repayment of overpaid VAT. This limit was addressed in a case where the Appellant, The Holloways, a band & partnership for.....

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How Does the Reverse Charge for Electronic Communication Services Work?

Spring Budget 2022: Energy saving Materials

When Can I Recover Input VAT on a Building Project?

Time and Cost Saving VAT Training

Delay to Introduction of the Domestic Reverse Charge for Construction Services

Time to Pay Arrangements

VAT and Property developers

Time Limits for VAT Repayment Claims

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