- The FTT dismissed Harry Construction Ltd’s appeal against HMRC’s refusal to recover input VAT.
- The appeal was based on the Kittel principle, where the taxpayer knew or should have known about VAT fraud.
- Invoices supporting VAT recovery were deemed invalid.
- The FTT concluded that Harry Construction Ltd was aware or should have been aware of the VAT fraud.
- The disputed invoices did not meet the necessary regulatory requirements.
- HMRC’s decision to deny input tax claims was deemed reasonable.
- Both the Kittel Appeal and the VAT Invoice Appeal were dismissed.
Source: claritaxnews.com
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