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How to reduce or avoid HMRC VAT penalties

by | Jul 21, 2019 | ACCA, VAT

VAT penalties can be confusing, but depending on the type of compliance breach they either follow the same penalty regime which applies to direct taxes or a VAT specific penalty regime. Penalties can be issued for: failure to notify of VAT liability late filing HMRC...

VAT – Reimbursement or disbursement

by | Jul 8, 2019 | ACCA, VAT

Knowing the difference is important in getting the right VAT treatment. The difference between reimbursement and disbursement is significant from the VAT point of view as reimbursements are subject to VAT, while disbursements are outside the scope of VAT. If a...

MTD vs digital records

by | Jul 3, 2019 | ACCA, VAT

An insight into what could be termed as ‘digital records’ under MTD. With effect from 1 April 2019, if your taxable turnover is above the VAT registration threshold (currently £85,000), you are required to continue to keep digital records and send HMRC...