You’re considering leasing instead of purchasing cars for your business. This will improve cash flow and, according to the salesperson, allow you to reclaim VAT that you would not otherwise be
entitled to. Are they correct?
Published 18.03.2024
A ground-breaking decision by the EU Advocate General might lead to the Taxman having to rethink his rules on entertaining expenses. Currently, you’re not allowed to reclaim VAT on these; how might
this change?
Published 12.04.2010
A friend told you that HMRC allowed him to reclaim VAT on his new car because it’s used wholly for business travel. Your company owns a car that’s used almost entirely for work; does this mean you
can reclaim most of the VAT?
Published 10.12.2013
Special rules restrict the amount of VAT your business can reclaim on car leasing payments. But these so-called blocking rules don’t apply to all charges made by rental companies. What and how much
are you entitled to claim?
Published 01.11.2013
You’re launching a new product line and to get it off the ground you’ve invited existing and potential customers to an event for a closer look. Can you reclaim the VAT paid on the cost of the event?
Published 05.03.2018
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
You’re buying new IT equipment, mainly for use at home, but it will occasionally be used for work. Can you reclaim the VAT on the cost and is there any advantage in doing so?
Published 15.02.2018
Your bookkeeper is preparing your latest VAT return which includes expenses paid by your employees, some of which include VAT. How much of this can you reclaim and what supporting evidence must you
have?
Published 04.10.2022
Your firm is relocating premises and spending a lot on refurbishments including fancy furnishings and artwork for the offices. A colleague has said you might not be entitled to reclaim VAT on some of
these costs. Are they right?
Published 05.07.2023
You’re selling your business premises and moving to another. The sale is VAT-exempt so you’re concerned that the partial exemption rule will apply and reduce the VAT you can reclaim on your general
costs. Is there a way you can prevent this?
Published 19.11.2021