- HMRC is writing to businesses who use third-party payment processors regarding VAT accounting
- VAT is accountable on the full value of the supply, not on a value net of payment processors’ fees
- HMRC is concerned that suppliers are not bringing the correct amount of VAT to account
- HMRC is urging businesses to check their VAT accounting and correct any errors
- It is unclear what records HMRC is relying on when selecting businesses to write to
- Businesses should ensure they have access to data indicating the gross value of supplies made for accurate VAT reporting
Source: saffery.com
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