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VAT and DIY housebuilders

DIY housebuilders can reclaim the VAT on building materials that they buy and which are used in the construction of their home. Read this article to find out when a claim can be made and how.

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Spring Statement 2024

Cuts to National Insurance contributions and the abolition of so-called 'non-dom' tax breaks were among the headline announcements in this year’s Spring Budget.

Read on, as we delve into more of the details and summarise the biggest changes that were unveiled during the budget.

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Do we need to register for VAT?

If you make taxable supplies for VAT, you will need to register for VAT if your taxable supplies exceed or will exceed the VAT registration threshold. Read this article to find out when you must register and how to register.

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New VAT penalties for late VAT returns and payments

HMRC is introducing new penalties for VAT returns that are submitted late. These replace the old default surcharge system. The penalties apply to all returns, even if it is a nil return or a return that claims a repayment from HMRC. This new regime will affect all VAT periods starting on or after 1 January 2023.

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VAT flat rate scheme – is it worthwhile?

The VAT flat rate scheme is a simplified scheme that can save work. Instead of working out the VAT that you need to pay over to HMRC by deducting input VAT from output VAT, you pay a fixed percentage of your VAT-inclusive turnover. The percentage depends on the nature of your business.

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VAT - Entertaining Expenses

VAT cannot be recovered on business entertainment expenditure. This includes the gratuitous provision to customers or clients of hotel accommodation, food and drink or tickets to events.

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VAT for Beginners

Most purchases carry a VAT charge. Value Added Tax (VAT) is levied on most business transactions and on many goods and some services.

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