Why is it we pay VAT on Chainsaw Trousers

[Jontreasure]

As above:

Why is it we pay VAT on Chainsaw Trousers but not boots and helmets?

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

GOOD QUESTION!

 

I wonder if Paul A.K.A AA techie is able to enlighten us here?

 

come on paul we need you input!

[robert t]

Good point!

Talking about this the other day. didn't come up with any answers, sure someone will know.

[Robert_S]

i think it is something to do with them not being classed as essential ppe....

[Jontreasure]

i think it is something to do with them not being classed as essential ppe....

 

I thought it was something like that, just interested to know if anyone has the facts.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

i think it is something to do with them not being classed as essential ppe....

 

MMMmmm, if they arent "essential" why on earth do they make it a requirment? otherwise it would be a "choice"

 

ALL PPE should be VAT excempt:sneaky2:

[treeman22tyger]

I second that!!

[mixedangased]

MMMmmm, if they arent "essential" why on earth do they make it a requirment? otherwise it would be a "choice"

 

ALL PPE should be VAT excempt:sneaky2:

 

[Robert_S]

MMMmmm, if they arent "essential" why on earth do they make it a requirment? otherwise it would be a "choice"

 

ALL PPE should be VAT excempt:sneaky2:

 

Its what i heard,I think they are essential, but what the industry and H & S think is essential ppe and what is deemed by customs and excise, can be two different things.

 

I would be interested in the answer aswell, im sure a supplier can clarify it or i may not sleep tonight

[Jontreasure]

Being classed as non-essential by the vat office may not mean the same thing as being required safety equipment by specific industry regulators, i.e. maybe they come under trousers at the VAT office.

 

I can't say that i wouldn't ware them if it wasn't required, they're just a common sense safety precaution.

 

and

 

I agree they should be VAT exempt, hence the thread.