Zero VAT Disabled Allowance Notice 701/7

cosmic1970

For those of you that are disabled and or chronically sick there are Vat advantages you may not be aware of.

Notice 701/7 from HM Revenue & Customs will indicate what is available, http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk.

Basically if there are items you require to aid in your daily life that are specifically for you as a disabled person then you may fulfill the criteria.

Zero VAT on a new car is available, and on first reading this information as myself a disabled person I thought I wasn't eligible, but if I had the car adapted pre-purchase e.g. with a steering ball, and for some of the time used a wheel chair (i.e. a variable illness like MS) I was then able to have this Vehicle zero Rated.

Remember if buying a car to get a copy of the zero vat clearly stated, as you can then save VAT throughout the time of ownership for parts and servicing, e.g. tyres, (and servicing doesn't have to be from the main agent).

So knock Motability on the head! Don't let the government have your money, as mobility will probably claim your Tax allowance!

There are many other items included including boats, extensions, and specialist equipment, etc,

Important to read the Vat doc over & over again to ensure you can be eligible, and when I telephoned their helpline several times I was told sometimes yes& no about my eligibility. Interpretation can be part of the name of the game.

You must sign a document of declaration, and there are examples supplied at the end of the notice701/7, or you can write you own. Remember if you make a false statement, they can and will claim the money back, so be very clear with your info.

When I bought my new car the dealer knew all there was about Motability, and hardly anything about this notice, and I ended educating them about this, so don't be knocked back if they say No, be persistent, as this is YOUR VAT RIGHT!

In 2005 I have purchased a new car, 2 new tyres & allow wheel (following close relationship whith curb!), specialist appliances for my feet, and hand grabs and have saved over £2500!

Kind regards to all those that come across this notice
Cosmic1970


The link is as follows:
http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageExcise_ShowContent&id=HMCE_CL_000184&propertyType=document

[Deleted User]

I've been researching this recently (for my mum) but am going round in circles trying to find exactly what items qualify and which suppliers are eligible to supply them VAT free.

In particular everyday essentials such as incontinence pads. I have even emailed Boots but they have not replied. It's pointless asking in the shops.

longforgotten

I know someone who is over 65 who has the incontinence pads as freebies ex NHS. Would your Mum qualify for this ?

calleyw

Deleted_User wrote: »

I've been researching this recently (for my mum) but am going round in circles trying to find exactly what items qualify and which suppliers are eligible to supply them VAT free.

In particular everyday essentials such as incontinence pads. I have even emailed Boots but they have not replied. It's pointless asking in the shops.

Looking here http://www.gompels.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/105_107/products_id/332 is says exemption for charities & personal use. So would assume so. Better to get these items from a local chemist more likely to be able to help. As when my husband buys things (disabled by a stroke)he has to declare they are for personal use and signs a book and they also take his address. This is a very good chemist that also deals with disability aids as well.

Mind don't even get me started on ripping disabled people off. My husband had a stroke and has problems using a normal knife as he is now one handed. He bought a special rocker knife and that £12 ish :eek: for a flipping knife.

Yours


Calley

[Deleted User]

longforgotten wrote: »

I know someone who is over 65 who has the incontinence pads as freebies ex NHS. Would your Mum qualify for this ?

Yes. She is in her 70s. Apparently it can be arranged via the distrisct nurse so I found out this morning but it depends which area she lives in.