Following Germany’s decision to reduce VAT from 19% to 16% in order to boost consumer spending and Rishi Sunak’s contemplation of a similar action here in the UK, what are the chances and the pundit’s opinions?
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HMRC announced this week a few further VAT/ import duty reliefs which will support the NHS through this crisis:
It is hoped that the above reliefs will support the NHS in their research and testing in relation to Covid-19 without VAT and customs duty being an additional barrier. Trusts should be aware that the reliefs exist, as action may need to be taken in order for them to apply.
Please don’t hesitate to contact one of the Berthold Bauer NHS VAT team if you have any questions about the reliefs.
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The new Reverse Charge VAT procedure (whereupon Main Contractors will become responsible for subcontractors Output VAT) has been postponed again from October 1st 2020 to March 1st 2021.
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A recent First-Tier Tax Tribunal considered whether various ultrasound scans performed on pregnant women would qualify for exemption under Schedule 9 VATA 1994.
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Some more welcome VAT news today, that the VAT on all supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will temporarily be zero-rated to reduce the associated cost burden to organisations like the NHS and care homes.
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HMRC did announce in the most recent budget plans to zero rate e-books and e-newspapers in time for the festive season (1 December 2020)
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HMRC have written to us today to confirm that the NHS will be granted an extension to VAT recovery for VAT incurred in the 2019-20 financial year.
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The PM announced on Friday a VAT deferral to support UK businesses in this unprecedented time. The deferral will hopefully help many businesses to stay afloat during this difficult period, but it is worth reminding all businesses that this will not abolish any VAT due, it will simply defer the date it is due for payment and exists to help those in financial difficulty or hardship. To summarise how this deferral will work in practice:
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HMRC have just announced that for any Return falling within the window 20 March to 30 June, payment can be deferred until the year-end.
READ MORE The 2020 Budget did have some announcements which will affect many of our NHS Clients. Firstly, the NHS as a whole will be set to receive £6 billion of additional funding across the course of this parliament, and in addition, to support the recent outbreak of coronavirus, an emergency fund of £5 billion is being set-up. The Chancellor gave assurances that the NHS would get whatever resource it needs at this crucial time – a welcome announcement.
