VAT management can be overwhelming, but with the right guidance, you can stay compliant and avoid costly errors. This trusted digital newsletter offers clear, expert-backed insights that simplify complex VAT rules.

Designed for business owners, accountants, and anyone involved in the administration of VAT, our resource provides easy-to-apply strategies, HMRC updates, and practical solutions, ensuring your VAT responsibilities are handled efficiently. Plus, with supporting materials, you’ll always have the confidence to make informed and legally secure VAT decisions.

Electric Vehicles

8th May 2026

What VAT rate on vehicle charging?

A recent tribunal case said the VAT rate charged on electricity to power vehicles at public charging points should be 5%. What does this mean for your business if you claim input tax?

Contracts

8th May 2026

Is it time to review your customer contracts?

Recent tribunal decisions have indicated that the VAT rate you charge on your goods or services is dictated by the terms of contracts, rather than the wording shown on your invoices. What does this mean?

HMRC Powers

8th May 2026

Can officers ignore minor input tax errors?

If your business has claimed input tax on an invoice where the supplier has charged VAT incorrectly, HMRC can disallow your claim by issuing an assessment. Can the officer waive that power to achieve a common sense outcome?

Partial Exemption

8th May 2026

Could a special method increase your profits?

Your business has used the same partial exemption method for many years. Is it time to consider if a different method will improve your input tax recovery?

Business Use

8th May 2026

Does personal use of computers create VAT issues?

Your business employs many staff that work from home at least part of the time. They are provided with laptops so they can work remotely. If they use them for personal purposes, e.g. watching videos, are there any VAT consequences?

Agents

8th May 2026

Ticket sales: could HMRC challenge an agency arrangement?

A subscriber acts as the intermediary for food tasting events and city tours. Events are publicised on their website and the customers pay our subscriber, who passes the full payment to the organisers less 15% commission. Should she charge and declare VAT on the full fee or just the commission?