- The First-tier Tribunal released a decision on whether government grants are considered ‘consideration’ for free education or vocational training services.
- City of Portsmouth College, formerly Highbury College, is registered for VAT and provides further and higher education and vocational training.
- The College is categorized as a general further education college and is an ‘eligible body’ under VATA94.
- The College offers vocational courses aimed at providing students with skills for employment, including both accredited and non-accredited courses.
- The appeal involves grants from the Education Funding Authority and the Skills Funding Agency and their VAT implications.
- Four decisions by HMRC are under appeal:
- First decision involves a VAT assessment for periods 04/15 to 01/16, initially £224,468, reduced to £173,930.
- Second decision involves a VAT assessment for period 07/16, initially £56,117, reduced to £23,878.
- Third decision involves VAT assessments for periods 04/16, 10/16, and 01/17, totaling £66,582.
- Fourth decision involves a statutory review following a decision in a related case.
Source: ey.com
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