Consultation on VAT Relief for Charitable Donations of Everyday Items by Businesses

• HM Treasury is launching a 12-week consultation on a new VAT relief for charitable donations
• The relief would apply to donations of low-value household goods to encourage donations from businesses to charities
• Items that would qualify for the relief include hygiene products, second-hand items from hotels, and cleaning supplies
• The relief would not extend to goods donated for charities to use, such as new IT equipment
• The aim of the relief is to eliminate the VAT cost to businesses donating goods to charities
• Further views on the likelihood of the relief being introduced will be provided after the consultation outcome is published

Source: saffery.com

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