- Initial teaching training placement schools and accredited providers should be aware of VAT implications.
- VAT liability on funding for ITT placement schools is a new issue due to VAT on private school fees.
- Previously, schools were not registered for VAT, so this was not a concern.
- There is precedent for VAT treatment of placement fees in other professions, such as trainee GPs.
- Health Education England provided guidance on VAT exemption for placement fees in healthcare.
- HMRC has issued new guidance following discussions with the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association.
Source: mha.co.uk
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