Fuel prices are on the rise again, and with effect from May 1 2009 the Taxman has increased his VAT charges for private mileage. So, what’s the most effective way for you to claim some of this back?
Published 18.06.2009
One of our subscribers was recently advised by the Taxman that because his company was offering a free-of-charge service it couldn’t reclaim the VAT it had paid on the related costs incurred. Was
this advice correct?
Published 03.10.2012
Where you buy goods or services that are used only partly for business, the Taxman says you can reclaim a fair and reasonable proportion of the VAT. But in some cases you can reclaim the lot. When
does this apply?
Published 05.03.2012
Giving your employees benefits-in-kind (BiK) can be a tax-efficient way of rewarding them, but it still costs money. You can reduce this by reclaiming the VAT you paid in providing the BiK, but what
are the consequences?
Published 16.09.2010
We received a question from a subscriber who asked whether he could reclaim VAT on the costs of using a room in his house. The simple answer is “yes”, but as you would expect there’s more to it than
that. What’s to know?
Published 18.09.2009
An employee has written off his company car. Its insurance value is £8,000. The claim form asks if you’re VAT registered; you are, so you tick the “yes” box. You’ve just lost £1,300! Why and what
steps can you take to avoid this trap?
Published 02.05.2014
Since April 2013 unincorporated businesses can claim simplified deductions for motor expenses. Companies could already claim these indirectly. As a result, some businesses have been losing out on
VAT. What should you be claiming?
Published 05.03.2014
The Taxman has incorrectly applied the law which says how much VAT is payable where businesses pay for fuel used for private mileage. What’s the full story?
Published 31.05.2012
Renting out residential property is an exempt supply, which usually means you can’t reclaim any of the VAT you’ve paid on running costs. But if you’re already VAT registered, might there be a way to
get around this rule?
Published 31.05.2011
The Taxman’s website says you can’t claim tax relief for the cost of promotional gifts unless they cost £50 or less and carry some obvious advertising. It turns out that’s only half the story. What’s
the full picture?
Published 10.12.2009