The temporary reduced rate of VAT (5%), introduced to assist qualifying hospitality trades disrupted by COVID lockdown measures, was increased to 12.5% on 1 October 2021. Based on present information, from 31 March 2022, this 12.5% rate will revert to the 20% standard rate.<\/p>\n
Businesses that manage their own accounts software will need to change the VAT settings to include the new 12.5% rate, and make sure that this new rate is applied to all relevant taxable sales from 1 October 2021, in place of the temporary 5% rate.<\/p>\n
Affected businesses will also need to consider the effects of this change on their selling prices to customers.<\/p>\n
If you decide to maintain the VAT inclusive price that you charged when the 5% VAT rate applied, the increase in VAT to 12.5% will lower your profit margin.<\/p>\n
If you decide to pass on the VAT increase to your customers, you may experience a drop in demand for your services.<\/p>\n
If you are unsure which way to proceed, please call. We can help you consider your options and, if required, change your accounts software to include the new 12.5% rate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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