VAT

Essential VAT issues.

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

Advantages and disadvantages of VAT grouping.

How to reclaim VAT on supplies made to your employees.

A general overview of the principles of VAT.

A guide to the annual accounting scheme.

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

A guide to the cash accounting scheme.

Key actions to take and traps to avoid.

A guide to the simplified scheme for small businesses.

Making sure you comply with the rules.

06 Jan 2026

HMRC has warned 5.65 million self assessment taxpayers to file their tax returns before the deadline on 31 January.

05 Jan 2026

The Spring Statement has been scheduled for 3 March 2026 by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves.

02 Jan 2026

Bank TSB has warned the public to be wary of so-called 'spoofing' scams during 'scam season'.

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