- Athena Luxe Ltd successfully appealed HMRC’s denial of input VAT recovery on disputed invoices.
- The FTT found Harrods invoices, with corresponding till receipts, to be valid for VAT purposes.
- The FTT agreed Louis Vuitton invoices were not valid but ruled HMRC’s refusal to accept alternative evidence was flawed and unreasonable.
- The appeal was allowed, permitting input VAT recovery for Athena Luxe Ltd.
Source: claritaxnews.com
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