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Jim Thomas
VAT on functional skills & EPA
Created
Hi
We're trying to clarify our VAT situation with a company that provides us with both EPA and functional skills.
Per the funding rules, EPA is exempt from VAT but we've not been able to determine anything about FS - the funding rules don't say anything about whether VAT applies (and explicitly state that the ESFA can't give VAT advice).
Currently we're being charged VAT on everything; to remove it from EPA would require a waiver confirming that we're VAT-exempt (we're not, but the service we're paying for is) and taking on all liability for any errors, which we're very cautious about doing.
Has anyone been able to get a definitive answer on this? What's the consensus regarding treatment of VAT?
Jim Thomas
VAT on functional skills & EPA
Created
Hi
We're trying to clarify our VAT situation with a company that provides us with both EPA and functional skills.
Per the funding rules, EPA is exempt from VAT but we've not been able to determine anything about FS - the funding rules don't say anything about whether VAT applies (and explicitly state that the ESFA can't give VAT advice).
Currently we're being charged VAT on everything; to remove it from EPA would require a waiver confirming that we're VAT-exempt (we're not, but the service we're paying for is) and taking on all liability for any errors, which we're very cautious about doing.
Has anyone been able to get a definitive answer on this? What's the consensus regarding treatment of VAT?
Thanks
Jim