- The UK First-Tier Tax Tribunal clarified VAT treatment for Welsh-regulated private welfare services.
- The taxpayer, regulated by Care Inspectorate Wales, argued their services should be standard-rated for VAT.
- HM Revenue and Customs determined a VAT exemption applied to such state-regulated private welfare institutions.
- The Tribunal ruled courts could interpret “Act” to include Welsh legislation, bringing the taxpayer’s services within the exemption.
- The taxpayer’s appeal was dismissed.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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