- Irish Revenue issued new guidance clarifying the VAT treatment of extended warranties.
- Extended warranties are considered VAT-exempt insurance services if they meet the definition of insurance (provider undertakes, for payment, to repair/replace goods if risk materializes).
- Manufacturer’s warranties are not treated as insurance for VAT purposes.
- Example provided: Retailers selling extended warranties that cover repair/replacement for a fee are supplying a VAT-exempt insurance service.
Source: regfollower.com
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