Delays in VAT Group Registration: HMRC’s Solution for Correct Effective Date

• Delays in HMRC’s processing of VAT grouping applications
• Taxpayers facing issues with the correct effective date of registration
• Association of Taxation Technicians and other professional bodies reporting on the issue
• HMRC finding a solution to provide the correct effective date of registration
• HMRC contacting those affected to communicate next steps
• Proposed solution only applying to cases where the disputed effective date of registration was caused by HMRC delays.

Source: taxscape.deloitte.com

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