The pros and cons of the VAT flat rate scheme
The VAT flat rate scheme can save you work, but it may cost you money. This article explains why it is not always a good idea.
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MTD for VAT for all
Under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT, VAT-registered traders must keep electronic records and file their VAT returns electronically using software that is compatible with MTD for VAT. Prior to 1 April 2022, MTD for VAT was only mandatory for VAT-registered traders whose turnover for VAT purposes was above the VAT registration threshold of £85,000. … Read more
Do I need to register for VAT?
You must register your business for VAT if your VAT taxable turnover exceeds the registration threshold. This is currently £85,000. You must register if: at the end of any month, the value of your VAT taxable supplies in the previous 12 months or less is more than £85,000; or at any time if you expect … Read more
Postponed VAT accounting from 1 January 2021
The Brexit transitional period comes to an end of 31 December 2020 and various changes come into effect from 1 January 2021. One of these changes is the introduction of postponed VAT accounting. This will affect you if you are a VAT-registered business and you import goods into the UK, particularly if you do not … Read more
Reduced rate of VAT for hospitality and leisure
The hospitality and leisure industries as we all know, have been severely affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. To help businesses in these sectors to get back on their feet, the Government has reduced the rate of VAT to 5% rather than the standard rate of 20%. This applies to certain supplies and has now been … Read more
Defer VAT during the COVID-19 pandemic
To help businesses struggling with their cashflow during the COVID-19 pandemic, VAT registered businesses can opt to defer the payment of VAT that becomes due between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020. This will cover returns for the quarter to 28 February 2020 (due by 7 April 2020), quarter to 31 March 2020 (due … Read more
Making tax digital for VAT is live! Do you know what software you need?
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT went live on 1 April 2019. VAT registered businesses with VATable turnover above the VAT registration threshold of £85,000 are required to comply with the requirements of MTD for VAT from the start of their first VAT accounting period beginning on or after 1 April 2019. For certain businesses, … Read more
VAT – Should You Leave The Flat Rate Scheme?
Let’s get something out in the open right now – VAT is not a scary word. VAT, or value added tax, is just another part of running a business in the UK. Most businesses in the UK who sell products have to be registered for VAT, and most who offer services as well too. It … Read more