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Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
A list of goods and services showing which rates of VAT apply and which items are exempt or outside the scope of VAT.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…
In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…
You’ll pay a rate of either 5% or 0% VAT when certain energy-saving…
If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…
You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…
Tobacco Duty is included in the price you pay for cigarettes, cigars and…
Fuel Duty is included in the price you pay for petrol, diesel and other…
Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for…
Find out when you need to charge VAT and at what rate if you supply food and drink for the purposes of catering or as a takeaway.
If you’re a VAT registered business, check if you can temporarily reduce the rate of VAT on supplies relating to hospitality, accommodation, or admission to certain attractions.
In most developing countries, the agricultural sector is critical to drive both economic growth and human development outcomes for rapid poverty reduction.
How the government monitors imports into the UK.
How sellers deal with VAT for goods from overseas that they sell direct to customers in the UK.
Find out how to apply VAT zero rating for the supply of those plants and seeds that are used to grow food for human consumption.
Common user charge rates and how the charge applies to imports entering Great Britain through the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel.
Information on, and how to apply for, incentive payments within the low-carbon off-grid energy sector.
Statistics on the number and percentage of people living in low-income households in the UK.
Accounting for VAT using retail schemes if you're a VAT-registered business and you cannot account for VAT using normal accounting.
Use a simpler calculation to work out income tax for your vehicle, home and business premises expenses
Find out about the Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme.
Resources to help local commissioners achieve value for money by estimating the return on investment (ROI) and cost-effectiveness of public health programmes.
Funding for local authorities to help them install energy saving upgrades and low carbon heating in low-income households.
Government incentives for CHP schemes
Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) helps homeowners on certain benefits pay interest on loans or mortgages - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim.
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