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VAT

This section contains introductory guides to the often very complex area of VAT.

Domestic Reverse Change Explained

VAT: domestic reverse charge for building and construction services

Domestic Reverse Charge Example Invoice

Example of a reverse charge invoice for one contract with different VAT rates

Group VAT registration

Advantages and disadvantages of VAT grouping.

Recovering VAT on staff expenses

How to reclaim VAT on supplies made to your employees.

VAT - a summary

A general overview of the principles of VAT.

VAT - annual accounting scheme

A guide to the annual accounting scheme.

VAT - bad debt relief

The conditions and requirements of claiming VAT relief on bad debts.

VAT - cash accounting

A guide to the cash accounting scheme.

VAT - flat rate scheme

A guide to the simplified scheme for small businesses.

VAT - how to survive the enforcement powers

Making sure you comply with the rules.

VAT do's and don'ts

Key actions to take and traps to avoid.

The latest news

24 Jan 2025

3.4 million still to file self assessment returns as deadline approaches

There are still 3.4 million self assessment taxpayers who are yet to file their tax return for 2023/24 with the deadline fast approaching, according to HMRC.

23 Jan 2025

Parliamentary watchdog accuses HMRC of 'degrading' phone services

Parliament's spending watchdog has accused HMRC of deliberately running down its phone services to force people to use its digital services, according to a report.

22 Jan 2025

Data reveals exports fell flat at end of 2024

Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently showed that UK exports fell flat towards the end of last year.

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The latest news

3.4 million still to file self assessment returns as deadline approaches

Parliamentary watchdog accuses HMRC of 'degrading' phone services

Data reveals exports fell flat at end of 2024