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Zero-rating Denied: Taxpayer Fails to Prove Export Evidence Within Three Months

  • Taxpayer H Ripley & Co Ltd claimed zero-rated output tax for scrap metal supplies
  • HMRC rejected claim due to lack of evidence of export within 3 months
  • First-tier Tribunal dismissed appeal, stating evidence provided was insufficient
  • Burden of proof on taxpayer to show goods were removed from UK
  • Importance of retaining and regularly obtaining relevant documentation for VAT claims

Source: rpc.co.uk

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