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Tax and reporting rules for employers covering the cost of credit, debit and charge card payments
As an employer covering the cost of credit, debit or charge card payments…
You do not have to report or pay anything to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)…
If card charges are not exempt, you must report them to HM Revenue and…
The following guides contain more detailed information: vouchers and…
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…
Payment options for your Self Assessment tax bill - Direct Debit, bank transfer, through your tax code, debit or credit card, cheque and pay weekly or monthly
Set up, change or cancel your car tax Direct Debit, swap to another payment method, and what to do if you miss a Direct Debit payment
What the fees are, when you do not need to pay, get help to pay and fee reductions or refunds.
Send money to a prisoner in England and Wales by debit card for free
How to pay a Self Assessment late filing penalty or late payment penalty by Direct Debit, bank transfer, credit card, cheque or at a bank or building society.
Use your duty deferment account to delay paying most duties and import VAT.
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