The importance of charging VAT correctly!

A case has come to our attention this week regarding a refused DIY Housebuilder's claim.

The taxpayer paid VAT to a builder on a new build dwelling thinking they could reclaim the VAT from HMRC. HMRC refused as the VAT was incorrectly charged (zero rate applicable to new build), the taxpayer needed to get credit from their builders’ yet two of his suppliers had refused to refund.



The Tribunal agreed with HMRC that it was not up to HMRC to refund VAT incorrectly charged. This confirms again that VAT incorrectly charged CANNOT be reclaimed from HMRC.



You have been warned....