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Claiming tax back on meals

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

Cath

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  • LittleVoice
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    Has any tax been paid? If so, what?
  • wifeforlife
    wifeforlife Posts: 2,735 Forumite
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    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
    dzug Posts: 2,260 Forumite
    The answer is no - unless they register for VAT themselves and charge VAT on anything the members pay for the meals.
  • wifeforlife
    wifeforlife Posts: 2,735 Forumite
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    Thanks very much for your time, I really appreciate it

    Cath
  • Bean_Counter
    Bean_Counter Posts: 1,496 Forumite
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    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?
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  • 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?
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