VAT

Johnboyjoe · 2 May 2008 at 12:38

wasn't sure where to post this but basically when i view my basket on the online shop why am i charged VAT on the delivery fee?

just thought it was kind of strange haven't noticed this before.

errata · 2 May 2008 at 12:53

Because its part of the service being purchased and its not specifically exempt from VAT if your a registered business.

They can and probably should show the rate with VAT for consumer purchases but other vat registered purchasers will need confirmation of the vat element on the invoice so they can offset vat on items they purchase against vat they levy on their products.

Dave M · 2 May 2008 at 15:29

VAT on shipping charges depends on what is being shipped - e.g. it's zero rated to ship a book but 17.5% to ship a keyboard.

I believe if you ship a book AND a keyboard it's half and half (at least I've seen one big book seller do that previously - it could be wrong though).

Johnboyjoe · 3 May 2008 at 12:29

thx for the replies guys just thought it was a bit odd never noticed it before.