Claiming tax back on meals

wifeforlife

Just wondering if a voluntary senior citizens/luncheon club can claim any tax back on meals ordered in?

Cath

LittleVoice

Has any tax been paid? If so, what?

wifeforlife

Well what the thinking is, that the food/meals they are buying are inclusive of VAT what I'm wondering is can the voluntary group claim the VAT back off the meals?

It might sound a bit menial but some of these people are really interested in this

Thanks
Cath

dzug

The answer is no - unless they register for VAT themselves and charge VAT on anything the members pay for the meals.

wifeforlife

Thanks very much for your time, I really appreciate it

Cath

Bean_Counter

Hi Cathy,

Where do you get the ordered meals in from? Is there definitely VAT on them in the first place? Do you charge a fee for the meals you provide?

consumerpower

Hi Cath,

They should be VAT on the meals as they are hot (I am assuming). The first question is are you register for VAT?