VAT Case Studies

VAT Case Studies

Sole proprietor operating an equestrian centre – compulsory VAT registered with a £90,000.00 VAT bill plus 15% penalty. Registration cancelled no VAT liability or penalty.

Large Double glazing business – undisclosed turnover, HMR&C arrested the directors and claimed £1.5 million plus penalties. Matter resolved and client paid £60,000.00.

Large civil engineering and construction business – did not reduce VAT recovery in relation to exempt turnover, HMR&C claimed £850,000.00 plus penalties. Special method devised, liability £7,000.00 and no penalty.

Takeaway food business – VAT of £70,000.00 claimed by HMR&C on undisclosed takings based upon test purchases and invigilation. Sampling and invigilation shown to be unreliable, liability reduced to £9,000.00.

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