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VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.

VAT and duties
VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…
Where you see VAT
In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…
VAT on energy-saving products
You’ll pay a rate of either 5% or 0% VAT when certain energy-saving…
VAT on mobility aids
If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…
Tax-free shopping
You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…
Alcohol and tobacco duties
Tobacco Duty is included in the price you pay for cigarettes, cigars and…
Fuel Duty
Fuel Duty is included in the price you pay for petrol, diesel and other…
Air Passenger Duty
Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…
Insurance Premium Tax
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for…

Find out about the Fruit and Vegetables Scheme.

Information on pricing of contracts

Find out which admission charges to cultural exhibitions and events are exempt from VAT.

Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.

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Appeals

Advice on planning appeals and the award costs.

Find out more information on expenses, payments and benefits that are non-taxable.

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