VAT Refunds

[Ganglandboss]

I have just come across this on the Ricky Hatton Forum: -

DLINKLA said:

I'm sure most of you are aware that from 1st December 2008 V.A.T charge was reduced

However what some people may have forgotten or not be aware of is that if you have paid for a product or service prior to 1st December but are not do to receive it until after the 1st of december you should be inline for a refund

For example

Football season ticket holders are entitled for refunds for all games after the 1st of december even though you paid for it prior to this date.

Any hotels reservations for after the 1st December but were paid for before this date should be in line for a refund.


There are some exclusions

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/pbr2008/consumerqa.pdf


Its worth a call or email to ask for it refunding.

From the link: -

HMRC said:

Q6 If I have paid in advance for goods or services before 1 December, but received them on or after 1 December, can I expect a refund of the difference?
You can ask your supplier for a refund of the difference as they are entitled to give you a refund (and make the necessary adjustment in their VAT records), but it does depend on the particular circumstances – so you may want to consult the supplier to check what they will be doing.

It makes sense and the link's genuine but I'm not too sure about the season tickets; can any financial types tell me if it's correct?

[Brown and Boris]

Probably a few who have paid for fligts, holidays etc?

[john_p]

They are entitled, but not obliged to... don't hold your breath!

[digger_R]

Brown and Boris said:

Probably a few who have paid for fligts, holidays etc?

there is no VAT on flights as far as I'm aware

[Ganglandboss]

digger_R said:

Brown and Boris said:

Probably a few who have paid for fligts, holidays etc?

there is no VAT on flights as far as I'm aware

Correct: -

HMRC said:

Q2 What does the standard rate of VAT apply to?
Many goods and services you buy in the UK, except for those that are:
• zero-rated – eg most foodstuffs; passenger transport (including air travel, domestic and international); children’s clothes; and books, newspapers and magazines;
• reduced-rated (at 5%) – eg domestic fuel and power; or
• not subject to VAT at all – eg education; health; financial services.

[theaxe]

Rail season tickets?

[gopher]

theaxe said:

Rail season tickets?

Public transport is zero rated.