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A ‘Twenty20’ system

29 June 2010 / Neil Warren
Issue: 4261 / Categories: Comment & Analysis , 20% , Budget 2010 , charity , construction , VAT
With a higher rate on the way, NEIL WARREN believes that tax advisers should give more priority to VAT in the future

KEY POINTS

  • A higher rate should mean higher importance.
  • Do clients have reliable systems to ensure that the correct rate is being paid?
  • The impact on the construction industry and buildings.
  • Should any option to tax be revoked?
  • A checklist of key VAT issues.

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