News

Welcome to our news section, where you can find all of our latest articles and newsletters, useful VAT advice and press releases. To ensure you never miss out on the latest news from The Vat People, why not sign up for our email newsletter?

Scroll down to read our news, explore our Advice Hub, read our latest newsletters and find out more about The Vat People Network.

Do You Owe VAT on the Supply of Temporary Workers? - Examining the Legal Precedent

For many organisations, the question of whether VAT is owed on the supply of temporary workers can be a confusing one. HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC’s) position on this matter has shifted a number of times in recent years, leading to a lack of clarity among many affected by these laws.

HMRC clarification on the VAT treatment of Covid test services

HMRC have now issued Revenue and Customs Brief 11 2021 addressing the vexed question of the VAT liability of coronavirus covid-19 testing-services.

Is Making Tax Digital Fit for Purpose?

CIOT has just published the results of its survey on the use of MTD which makes for interesting reading with amongst other findings 90% of respondent stating that MTD did not reduce errors and the cost of compliance has far exceeded government estimates. The results of the survey are being shared with HMRC and the government, so is the system working in practice?

DIY Housebuilders Scheme – multiple claims & sufficient evidence

The government’s DIY Housebuilders’ Scheme is a special refund programme that provides refunds on any VAT incurred on the costs of residential constructions or conversions undertaken on a DIY basis.

Paying Back VAT When You Deregister

UK VAT-registered businesses may be required to deregister when it ceases to make taxable supplies and, furthermore, businesses can deregister voluntarily should the value of taxable supplies made fall below the deregistration threshold of £83,000.

News

News

Do You Owe VAT on the Supply of Temporary Workers? - Examining the Legal Precedent

HMRC clarification on the VAT treatment of Covid test services

Is Making Tax Digital Fit for Purpose?

DIY Housebuilders Scheme – multiple claims & sufficient evidence

Paying Back VAT When You Deregister

Rob McCann

Steve Howard

Tamara Habberley

Jack Ray-Atkins

David Miller