VAT on new boiler/disabled

oddies

hi all:hello:
please could anyone tell me if i would have to pay VAT on a new boiler?/ no heating or hotwater now i have higher rate dla through m.s plus other benefits. i have been trawling through posts as i know someone put a whole list of what VAT things were posted but can't seem to find it. if anyone knows of this post please would you post the link.. pretty please many thanks to all who reply

Richie-from-the-Boro

oddies wrote: »

hi all:hello:
please could anyone tell me if i would have to pay VAT on a new boiler?/ no heating or hot water now i have higher rate dla through m.s plus other benefits. i have been trawling through posts as i know someone put a whole list of what VAT things were posted but can't seem to find it. if anyone knows of this post please would you post the link.. pretty please many thanks to all who reply

Not as far as I'm aware. Zero rating applies to any equipment and appliances designed solely for use by disabled people, so ;

- adjustable beds, chair lifts, hoists and sanitary devices
- alarms / ramps, doorways and passages / bathrooms, washrooms and lavatories / lifts
- motor vehicles, even boats etc

A boiler, the one you buy, can be bought and used by an able bodied person so it does not constitute goods or services designed, or prior to supply is substantially and permanently adapted, for use the disabled.

Other posters may have a different view on HMRC exclusions.

sheeps68

Yes you will be paying VAT as not specialist disability equpiment.
Just a little tip though ensure you get friends etc on board in advance to move anything prior to instalation in moving things eg emptying airing cupboard. I didnt and had to do tasks in short space of time that really wasn't in my best interests health wise. Also be aware of fumes when the work is going on if this is an issue for you.

nannytone_2

if you receive means tested benefits, you could apply for a warm front grant.
though not if it is social housing. they only cover owner occupier or privately rented.

kurgon

I had this done recently and phoned customs and excise who advised me that tyhey will not zero rate boilers.

oddies

many thank for all your replys :beer: but nannytone 's was the best.. i just burst out laughing about applying to warm front :laugh:i have been months waiting for these clowns to sort stuff out even had to get my mp to write to them, waited all day for them thusday when he rang at 9.20 to say he would be 3 hours. he arrived and because i had not got a piece of paper with higher rate premium on he said he would not do any work and would just sign it off. he would not even wait till i phoned dhss of which i did and i have higher rate premium but not on paper of which there now sending me :mad: all a bit to late as we would be back to square one i have just been hitting my head on a brick wall for months :wall: ho well such is life :rotfl:

nannytone_2

warm front did my loft insulation and cavity wall insulation ... ok i had to wait about 6 months, but it was FREE!

when youre being 'given' something you cant expect them to call the next day!

oddies

i have been waiting six months but just can't afford to wait any longer as i have no heating or hotwater.