- Walkers Snack Foods Ltd appealed against a decision regarding VAT classification of Sensations Poppadoms.
- The First-tier Tribunal ruled that Sensations Poppadoms are similar to potato crisps and should be standard-rated for VAT.
- The Upper Tribunal upheld the First-tier Tribunal’s decision, dismissing Walkers’ appeal.
- The case involved interpretation of the Value Added Tax Act 1994, specifically regarding excepted items.
- Walkers were represented by Max Schofield, and HMRC by Giselle McGowan.
Source: bailii.org
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