- VAT DIY housebuilder scheme allows individuals to reclaim VAT on building materials
- Online service available for submitting claims
- Claims submitted online receive a claim reference number within two weeks
- Decision on claim success expected within three weeks of submitting additional information
- Time limit for submitting claims extended to six months for buildings completed after 5 December 2023
- HMRC reviews claims carefully and may reject if not eligible or if documentation is insufficient
- Specialist advice can improve chances of successful claim
- Charities can also reclaim VAT through the scheme for non-business property development.
Source: saffery.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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