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VAT

Essential VAT issues.

This section contains introductory guides to the often very complex area of VAT.

Advantages and disadvantages of VAT grouping.

How to reclaim VAT on supplies made to your employees.

A general overview of the principles of VAT.

A guide to the annual accounting scheme.

The conditions and requirements of claiming VAT relief on bad debts.

A guide to the cash accounting scheme.

Key actions to take and traps to avoid.

A guide to the simplified scheme for small businesses.

Making sure you comply with the rules.

The government has outlined plans to protect the UK's cash system and ensure people have easy access to cash.

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The government has launched a new coronavirus (COVID-19) fraud hotline in conjunction with independent charity Crimestoppers.

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HMRC has received over 54,800 claims from customers using a new online portal that allows employees to claim tax relief for working at home.

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