Appeal Dismissed: VAT DIY Refund Scheme for Static Caravan Rejected by First-Tier Tribunal

• The case involves a claim for VAT refund on the construction of a static caravan
• Appellant was advised by HMRC that construction was zero-rated for VAT
• HMRC rejected the claim stating that caravans are not covered under the DIY refund scheme
• Appellant appealed on grounds of being given wrong information
• HMRC argued that the appeal should be struck out due to lack of jurisdiction or no reasonable prospect of success
• Tribunal judge decided to strike out the appeal due to lack of jurisdiction
• Despite the decision, the judge expressed sympathy for the appellant who was wrongly advised by HMRC
• The law cited in the case is section 35 of the Value Added Tax Act 1994, which outlines the conditions for VAT refund on certain types of construction projects.

Source: bailii.org

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