This is a potential banana skin, so check the rules carefully! Note first that HMRC assume that everyone uses their cars for business AND private purposes. If the reality is different, be prepared to prove it!
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this blog raises and addresses VAT issues.
I work with Accountants, Charities, and SMEs, providing VAT support. I come across a wide variety of interesting people, and a wide variety of VAT issues. Some of them will find their way to this blog.
And, I play guitar, but you probably guessed that!
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Mar
03
The Tribunal has released its decisions in the case of Harrier LLC ([2011] UKFTT 725).
Feb
15
The Tribunal and higher Courts have heard a number of cases over the years concerning the application of VAT (or not) to deposits and penalty charges. A couple of recent cases highlight the issues.
Jan
06
1
Where building contractors carry out works which are zero rated or reduced rated for VAT; that has implications for any sub-contractors they engage.
Nov
02
Readers will have seen the HMRC Brief 37/11 (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/briefs/vat/brief3711.htm) which explains the forthcoming changes affecting operators of Caravan Sites. These changes take effect from 1 Jan 2012.
Oct
28
I was interested to see that HMRC provide information under the FOI (Freedom of Information Act). Their web site provides these: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/freedom/disclosure-log.htm
Oct
17
The Times (Monday 17th October) reported an item from Accountants UHY Hacker Young. (Sorry, I couldn't find an online link!)
Oct
17
I was interested to read the JVCC Minutes, reported on the HMRC website (http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk
Oct
06
I work as a freelance VAT Specialist, and I am also a Part-time Member of the Tax Tribunal. In these roles I frequently come across businesses which have incurred penalties for failure to submit and/or to pay. VAT, PAYE, CIS, penalties seem especially common.
Sep
26
1
There has been some comment already on the Different Kettle Tax Tribunal decision (www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKFTT/TC/2011/TC01387.html).
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