Les Howard VAT Consultant
Serving Churches and Christian Charities

Les Howard VAT Consultant
Not every VAT dispute or problem can be successfully resolved. However, I frequently have assessments reduced, penalties cancelled, or VAT liability minimised. A few recent cases illustrate:
Motor dealer, based in Essex, VAT assessment of £91,447 overturned, and overpayment of £67,437 secured, totalling £158,884. Notified January 2003; through VAT & Duties Tribunal.
Holiday camps, based in Norfolk, VAT recovered of £197,111; output tax reductions of £71,648, totalling £268,759. Notified January 2003.
Construction projects, in London and Suffolk, partial zero rating on two projects; VAT saving of £17,908 on one, and £85,288 on the second, and more to come!
Heating project in Northamptonshire church building, partial zero rating, saving VAT of £1,300. Notified August 2002.
Motor Cycle dealer, in London, assessment reduced by £10,653. Notified August 2002.
Pharmacy, in Peterborough, review of VAT returns; VAT saving of £17,410. Notified July 2002.
Motor Dealer, in Cardiff, assessment of £21,843, withdrawn in full. Notified March 2002.
Motor Dealer, in Peterborough, surcharge of £717 withdrawn. Notified January 2002.