- The Supreme Court ruled that Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s paid hospital car parking is subject to VAT.
- The Trust was not acting under a ‘special legal regime’ because Department of Health guidance did not impose legal obligations.
- The Court found that exempting the Trust from VAT would distort competition with private car park operators.
- The car parking was not limited to hospital users and competed with nearby private parking.
- HMRC’s appeal was allowed, overturning the previous Court of Appeal decision.
Source: taxscape.deloitte.com
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