- Government considering new initiative to enhance charitable donations through VAT relief
- Proposed VAT relief aims to encourage businesses to donate everyday items to charities without VAT obligation
- Consultation period of 12 weeks to begin before July 23, 2024
- Current rules exempt VAT on donated goods that are subsequently sold, but not on items given free of charge
- Proposed relief to stimulate donations of personal hygiene products, hotel items, and cleaning materials
- Relief will exclude goods donated for charity’s own use, such as new IT equipment
- Outcome of consultation and any amendments to be disclosed at upcoming fiscal event
Source: deeksvat.co.uk
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