Issue: Vol 162, Issue 4186

A charity imports shirts to be sold at a concert, which is taking place to raise funds. VAT has been charged on the import of the goods, but can this be reclaimed or set against the sales themselves?...

What is the basis for the tax relief on repairs and replacements in an hotel? Can relief be claimed on a replacements basis or should the expenditure be capitalised and capital allowances claimed? The...

from MICHAEL CLARKE CTA, associate, Burges Salmon

from CHRIS HART, vice-chairman, RICS Taxation Policy Panel

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No penalty for those who suffered technical problems

Author: Keith M Gordon; 286 pages

Reviewed by SIMON SWEETMAN

Tax Aid conference, 7 November 2008. Reported by REBECCA CAVE, director of Taxwriter Ltd