Social media messaging
Updated 21 February 2023
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These template social media posts contain the key messages that we want agents, bookkeepers, and VAT customers to see.
We have also provided some images for you to download and use:
You can adapt or personalise these messages as necessary for your own channels.
In your posts, it would be helpful to include a link to the prepare for upcoming changes to VAT penalties guidance page on GOV.UK.
Overview of changes
HMRC is introducing new VAT late submission and late payment penalties which will replace Default Surcharge from January 2023.
Use any of the following images from the zip file:
1(A) Prepare for upcoming changes to VAT penalties_LinkedInFB
1(B) Prepare for upcoming changes to VAT penalties_LinkedInFB
1(C) Prepare for upcoming changes to VAT penalties_Twitter
Nil/repayment return
If you submit a nil or repayment VAT return, make sure it’s on time, otherwise you could face penalty points and a £200 fine.
Use the following images from the zip file:
2(A) Do you submit a nil or repayment VAT return_LinkedInFB
2(B) Do you submit a nil or repayment VAT return_Twitter
Late submission
A new points-based penalty system is being introduced for submitting late VAT returns.
To avoid points and penalties, you must submit on time.
Use the following images from the zip file:
3(A) New VAT late submission penalties_LinkedInFB
3(B) New VAT late submission penalties_Twitter
Late payment
Make sure you pay your VAT on time, otherwise you could face penalties and financial fines.
Use the following images from the zip file:
4(A) New VAT late payment penalties_LinkedInFB
4(B) New VAT late payment penalties_Twitter
Repayment interest
Do you or your clients submit a repayment VAT return? From January 2023, HMRC are:
- discontinuing Repayment Supplement
- introducing Repayment Interest
Use any of the following images from the zip file:
5(A) VAT Penalties are changing_LinkedInFB
5(B) VAT Penalties are changing_Twitter
HMRC webinars
Want an overview of the new VAT late submission, late payment penalties and interest changes? Join one of HMRC’s webinars:
- agents: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2418761081372765452?source=Nov-HMRC-Agent
- businesses: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8255850609933379595?source=Nov-HMRC-Business
Use any of the following images from the zip file:
6(A) VAT Penalties are changing_LinkedInFB
6(B) VAT Penalties are changing_Twitter
Video guide
Have you seen HMRC’s short video about the new VAT late submission and late payment penalties?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ-OTd4b9JU&list=PL8EcnheDt1zgiK-Z0Rp-CQV-bHi6tDJ_H&index=4
Use any the following images from the zip file:
7(A) Prepare for upcoming changes to VAT penalties_LinkedInFB
7(B) Prepare for upcoming changes to VAT penalties_Twitter