Local Authority VAT

"Tax complexity itself is a kind of tax."  - Max Baucus

Our unrivalled service for local authorities will take away the complexity in an area where VAT can have a major impact on Government plans.

With experience of working with local authorities on all levels from parish council’s through to large unitaries and Metropolitan Boroughs, we are fully aware and able to equip you with all the tools you need for correct vat accounting whatever the size of your authority.

Planning ahead is key to the efficient running of any authorities budgets and our experts are here to help you stay ahead of current topical VAT issues; State Funded Independent Schools; the creation of “educational space” following the cancellation of BSF, and, accounting for the VAT costs on outsourcing projects.

Because we’re interested in helping you stay on budget, we give you complete control over how you decide to engage with us.

Our monthly retainers will give you:

1. A vat helpline/support service for your daily vat accounting/partial exemption queries
2. Bi-annual VAT Update
3. Invitation to our bi-annual VAT forum

If you would prefer to use us for specific project work, then we can quote and agree to:

- Advise/negotiate your partial exemption methods with HMRC
- Advise on capital projects
- Advise on outsourcing – we have significant experience in leisure services in particular

In all my dealings with the VAT consultancy I have always found them to have a very good understanding and application of VAT issues as they affect local authorities. They are always very approachable and able to tailor their explanations to the needs of the recipient i.e. when working on a very complex and politically sensitive land and property issue they were able to ensure that all the different bodies involved understood the issues and potential implications of the project.

-Thomasina Dodds, Southampton City Council