

Do you need original paper VAT receipts to claim back VAT?
Businesses often ask if they can claim input VAT without a VAT invoice.
Paul Clifton
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Get the VAT basics right on purchase invoices
In order to reclaim VAT on its costs, a business needs to consider a number of points; 1. Has it got a VAT invoice from the supplier, and 2. Has it used the cost to make VATable supplies, and 3. Was it charged the correct amount of VAT by the supplier? Most businesses will be aware of point 1 and most will understand point 2. However, it is common for businesses to assume that if they are charged VAT then they can claim it from HMRC without taking into account if the rate ap
Paul Clifton
Nov 92 min read
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VAT: Recharges or disbursements passed to customers
The treatment of recharged expenses is a common cause of VAT errors. A disbursement is where you act on behalf of your client in...
Paul Clifton
Aug 31, 20182 min read
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Reclaiming VAT on staff expenses
When you or your staff are out on business, you will most probably incur out of pocket expenses such as car park charges where you do not...
Mr Paul Clifton
Mar 17, 20152 min read
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