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Understanding VAT: Deductions and Sacrifice of Salary for Businesses – A Comprehensive Guide

  • CJEU Astra Zeneca case brought more certainty to VAT deductions from salary
  • Deductions from salary for goods or services provided by employer are liable to VAT
  • Distinction between deductions from salary and salary sacrifice
  • Historical rules changed on 1 January 2012
  • Valuation of benefits for VAT purposes should be based on cost to employer
  • Specific examples of VAT treatment for staff benefits like cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers, face value vouchers, food and catering, and cars

Source: marcusward.co

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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