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Gaucho Launches VAT-Free Lunch to Advocate for Hospitality VAT Reduction(Post)
In a strategic move, Gaucho has announced it will offer a VAT-free lunch every Friday throughout March, starting on the 8th. This initiative will be available at all 10 of Gaucho's central London ...
Point of View - The VAT Threshold Dilemma(Post)As someone deeply interested in the intersection of small business development and tax policy, I've been following a concerning trend among small British enterprises. An increasing number of these ...
VAT Return in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality(Post)The Republic of Ireland's recent announcement increasing the VAT on its hospitality and tourism sector from 9% to 13.5% has created waves of debate. This decision catapults the Republic of Ireland ...
A Simple Guide to Value-Added Tax (VAT) in the UK(Post)Introduction to VAT: What Is It? Value Added Tax, or VAT is a type of sales tax paid by consumers, not businesses. It represents the extra value added to a product between a supplier and the ...
Jaffa Debates: When VAT Takes the Cake!(Post)First introduced in 1973 by the then-Chancellor Lord Barber, VAT has since been adopted by over 130 nations, contributing a staggering £70 billion yearly to the UK's coffers. In essence, VAT is a ...
Episode 181: Unpacking VAT with Stelios & Les Howard(Post)Stelios and Les Howard from VAT Advice dive deep into the complexities of VAT (Value Added Tax) and how it affects various industries, mainly focusing on the food sector, small businesses, and cha ...
Episode 186: Unpacking VAT investigations with Les Howard(Post)In Episode 186 of the Ceres Podcast, Stelios welcomes back VAT expert Les Howard for another enlightening and engaging discussion on the complexities of Value Added Tax (VAT). From quirky tax case ...
Walkers' Sensations Poppadoms: A Crisp Debate in VAT Classification(Post)In a recent high-profile VAT case, Walkers, a prominent crisp manufacturer owned by PepsiCo, found itself at the centre of a tax classification debate over its product, Sensations Poppadoms. The c ...
My Take on the VAT Pledge: Labour and Conservatives Stance(Post)As the general election approaches, the political landscape is heating up with pledges and promises from the main parties. One significant promise that caught my attention is the Value Added Ta ...
Experts Suggest Adding VAT to Cake to Plug Budget Gap(Post)As the UK government grapples with a looming £22 billion deficit ahead of the next Budget, speculation about where the Chancellor will find new revenue streams is rife. While potential tax hi ...
VAT Threshold Tug of War: Raise It, Lower It, or Rethink It?(Post)Few things stir up more debate in small business circles than VAT. In the fish and chip industry, people usually grumbleabout the rate. But behind the rate is something less glamorous, yet arguably m ...
HMRC Triumphs in KFC VAT Dispute Over Dip Pots(Post)In a recent case, the First-Tier Tribunal (FTT) upheld HMRC’s decision that dip pots sold with KFC takeaway meal deals form part of a single, VATable supply of hot food. The ruling followed Queens ...