VAT

Explore all the courses, articles, resources and support Mercia can offer Accountants navigating the complex world of VAT.

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Featured Course

VAT Issues for Accounts Staff

The aim of the course is to ensure that participants can deal confidently with day-to-day VAT issues. Through the use of case studies and quizzes, the course highlights some of the key areas accountants get wrong when completing or reviewing their clients’ VAT records.

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VAT - Cross Border Trading

This course covers the VAT implications of buying and selling goods and services across borders and addresses common errors and missed opportunities in VAT accounting in this area.

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VAT - Dealing with Land and Property

VAT is at the best of times illogical and confusing and never more so than in the realms of land and property.

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Annual CPD Courses

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VAT Courses

Back to Basics CPD

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Back to Basics CPD

Early Careers Courses

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Early Careers Courses

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Charge My Street Ltd – a social enterprise Community Benefit Society that installs and operates EV charging points in public places such as car parks – has won its case at the First-tier Tribunal, successfully arguing that its supplies of electricity are liable to VAT at 5% and not 20%.

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2026 Spring Forecast Statement: what to expect

As the 2026 Spring Forecast Statement on 3 March draws closer, business leaders, CEOs and campaign groups across the UK have lobbied Chancellor Rachel Reeves to make changes to tax policy and address some of the key issues affecting firms. Here, we round up the latest Spring Forecast Statement speculation ahead of the big day.
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Understanding the Tax Rules for Business Expenses: A Guide for Business Owners

Managing expenses is a core part of running a business — but understanding which costs are tax deductible is not always straightforward. Mistakes in this area can increase the risk of an enquiry, penalties and unexpected tax bills. Common problem areas include motor and travel costs, entertainment, training and misclassified personal expenses. HMRC has made it clear that mis‑classifying expenses is a major contributor to the small business tax gap, meaning increased focus on taxpayer compliance.