Category Archive VAT

Changing your VAT details? Remain vigilant over latest fraud activity

May 7, 2024 Comments Off on Changing your VAT details? Remain vigilant over latest fraud activity By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning to businesses over fraudulent attempts to access VAT repayments via postal form VAT484.

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Understanding VAT for limited companies and unincorporated businesses

February 29, 2024 Comments Off on Understanding VAT for limited companies and unincorporated businesses By Joshua Leigh & Co

For both limited companies and unincorporated businesses, managing Value Added Tax (VAT) can be a significant challenge, affecting a broad spectrum of business activities.

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VAT deadlines and what businesses should be doing to prepare for them

January 9, 2024 Comments Off on VAT deadlines and what businesses should be doing to prepare for them By Joshua Leigh & Co

Businesses must remain compliant with the requirements for reporting and paying VAT, especially with the regular quarterly for VAT under Making Tax Digital.

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HMRC reminds restaurants and takeaways of VAT obligations on hot food

December 12, 2023 Comments Off on HMRC reminds restaurants and takeaways of VAT obligations on hot food By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently issued letters to restaurant and takeaway businesses across the country, emphasising the importance of correctly applying VAT on hot food.

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Paper VAT registration to be abolished in latest digital move

October 18, 2023 Comments Off on Paper VAT registration to be abolished in latest digital move By Joshua Leigh & Co

In the latest move in their Making Tax Digital (MTD) campaign, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is removing paper VAT registration from 13 November 2023.

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How HMRC’s new online tools can help you simplify taxation

October 3, 2023 Comments Off on How HMRC’s new online tools can help you simplify taxation By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has always been at the forefront of embracing technological advancements to make tax-related processes more straightforward for businesses and individuals.

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Understanding tax obligations for charities

August 9, 2023 Comments Off on Understanding tax obligations for charities By Joshua Leigh & Co

Knowing your charity’s obligations to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is important, as you will have different requirements to standard businesses.

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New HMRC service allows businesses to set up online payment plans for VAT owed

June 13, 2023 Comments Off on New HMRC service allows businesses to set up online payment plans for VAT owed By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have recently confirmed that businesses that owe less than VAT £20,000 can now set up a payment plan online. 

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VAT penalties for late filing or payments – be aware of the changes

May 9, 2023 Comments Off on VAT penalties for late filing or payments – be aware of the changes By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has removed the default surcharge for late payments of VAT and replaced it with what is a new penalty charge. The way interest is charged has also been amended.

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Supreme Court rules roof replacement company must pay £2.5 million VAT bill

March 22, 2023 Comments Off on Supreme Court rules roof replacement company must pay £2.5 million VAT bill By Joshua Leigh & Co

A roof replacement company has been hit with a £2.5 million tax bill after a ruling that the insulated roof panels it supplied did not qualify for a VAT-reduced rating.

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