- The Order introduced a reduced VAT rate for certain hospitality services during COVID.
- Alcoholic beverages were excluded from this reduced rate.
- The definition of alcoholic beverages did not explicitly mention cider.
- JD Wetherspoon claimed a reduced VAT rate for cider during the specified period.
- HMRC rejected the claim, interpreting the Order as including cider.
- The First-tier Tribunal rejected JD Wetherspoon’s appeal.
- The Tribunal found that the definition of alcoholic beverages should include cider.
- The decision was based on correcting drafting errors and ensuring compatibility with EU law principles.
Source: taxscape.deloitte.com
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