Will penalties potentially be in point if the VAT in Box 7 Inputs is incorrectly reported even though the input tax claimed is correct?

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I have recently taken over as Head of Finance for a professional partnership.

They have incorrectly adjusted their Inputs figure for Box 7,although they have correctly stated the input VAT claimed.  Obviously, this is no loss to Customs but raises doubt in their mind, presumably about the records generally.

Who can tell me if there are any penalties likely as a result of this error in reporting?

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Glenn Martin
By Glenn Martin
27th Nov 2012 19:08

In 25 years I have never heard of anyone getting into trouble for errors to the box 7 figure. It would lead to query if vat claimed did not gross up to the box 7. Box 6 is more critical as HMRC like to reconcile turnover back to the financial statements . Many bookkeepers make errors on the box 7 as they include exempt items like insurance etc but I have never heard of it leading to a problem.

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By Daniel May
04th Dec 2012 10:18

Exempt purchases (such as insurance) go into box 7 it is outside of the scope transactions such as dividends and insurance claims which do not

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