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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…

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