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The New VAT Penalty System

The New VAT Penalty System

New system: The new VAT penalty system will apply to VAT periods starting on or after 1 January 2023 and will deal with late returns and late payments separately. Both legs of the system will reflect taxpayer behavior, and seek to punish persistent offenders rather...
New VAT penalty regime – the changes explained

New VAT penalty regime – the changes explained

A new VAT penalties regime was brought in this month, and any firms or individuals missing their filing deadline from January 2023 onwards will receive penalty points even if there is no VAT due to be paid. While this may sound more benign than getting a fine,...
What happens to the VAT on an aborted project?

What happens to the VAT on an aborted project?

It is quite common for a business to start a project, and then it either cannot progress for reasons outside the business’s control or the intended use changes. However, what happens to the VAT that has been reclaimed on the start-up or development costs if the...
VAT Flat Rate Scheme – Should we opt-in

VAT Flat Rate Scheme – Should we opt-in

The VAT flat rate scheme is a simplified VAT scheme. It can potentially save a lot of work and may also save tax. However, it is not for everyone and, depending on the nature of the owner’s business, they might find themselves worse off. Nature of the scheme The...