Table of contents
- What is the VAT position on disbursements?
- How has this position been affected by the First-tier Tax Tribunal’s (FTT) decision in Brabners LLP v HMRC and, more recently, the Court of Appeal’s judgment in British Airways v Prosser?
- The Law Society updated its on VAT and disbursements in October 2019. What does the Law Society recommend?
- Can we expect clarification from HMRC?
- What should practitioners do when considering VAT on disbursements?
Article summary
Tax analysis: Michael Hunt, senior associate at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, examines HMRC’s current stance on the VAT treatment of disbursements and expenses, including how a recent Court of Appeal decision has affected the position.
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