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24 Sep 2008
House builders unable to sell properties due to the housing market downturn could face a hefty tax bill if they decide to rent out new homes, HM Revenue & Customs has warned.
Advice published by the government body warns developers may have to pay back VAT they have reclaimed due to the different treatment of VAT on selling and letting properties.
HMRC claims than many house builders will not be affected as there are exemptions for small amounts of tax involving temporary lets.
But some property developers could be liable for repayments before any rental income has been accrued, as the trigger for repayment was the intention to rent, reports the Financial Times.
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Property developers rental VAT
Hopefully it's not beyond the talents of an accountancy (or tax) finalist student to suggest a simple strategy so that a property developer can avoid this VAT nonsense!
Posted by: Ian Johnston, 25 Sep 2008 | 00:00