Post-Brexit VAT Claims: FTT Rejects HMRC’s Strike-Out Application

• Chris Poulton appealed HMRC’s refusal to refund VAT on additional invoices.
• HMRC applied to strike out the appeal, arguing that Reemtsma claims are not applicable post-Brexit.
• The FTT refused to strike out the appeal, finding that the parties had not adequately addressed the application of section 28 Finance Act 2024.
• The FTT considered Poulton had a realistic prospect of succeeding in arguing that Reemtsma claims were preserved for post-Brexit periods.
• HMRC also argued that Poulton had no reasonable prospect of success for a claim under section 35 or section 80 of the VAT Act 1994.
• The FTT found that Poulton had no right to repayment under section 80.
• The FTT found that Poulton had a realistic prospect of succeeding in arguing that a claim would be available under section 35.
• The appeal will proceed to a hearing on the substantive issues.

Source: taxscape.deloitte.com

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