- Government plans changes to the Capital Goods Scheme to simplify VAT reporting for capital assets.
- CGS requires adjustment of input tax recovery over a period to reflect asset use changes.
- Proposed removal of computers and computer equipment from CGS.
- Proposed increase in VAT threshold for capital expenditure on land, buildings, or civil engineering works from £250,000 to £600,000.
- Changes aim to reduce administration costs and will be implemented within this parliament.
- Removal of computers from CGS is expected due to rarity of such assets.
- Increased threshold may simplify VAT reporting but could lead to more applications for partial exemption special methods.
- Transitional rules from HMRC will be crucial, and further guidance is anticipated.
Source: saffery.com
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