A review of some of the more common schemes and their VAT implications
The provisions relating to the flat rate scheme for small businesses
The scheme available to farmers and others involved in designated production activities as an alternative to VAT registration
Two special schemes to help small businesses with VAT accounting – the cash accounting scheme and the annual accounting scheme
The main conditions of the scheme, how it operates and the corresponding provisions for clawback of input tax
An overview of the TOM scheme and how it works
A review of the main VAT compliance and record-keeping requirements
HMRC’s powers of assessment and the taxpayer’s rights to review and appeal
When a penalty may apply and how it is calculated
VAT margin schemes to prevent double taxation