VAT on PPE

[Mark Bolam]

Can someone explain what the situation is about paying VAT on PPE?

 

Boot s no, trousers yes, complete helmet set no, visor on it's own yes, gloves sometimes...

 

What is the law? How does it work? How can I avoid it?!!!!!

[Curvey Burrs]

/customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageLibrary_PublicNoticesAndInfoSheets&propertyType=document&columns=1&id=HMCE_CL_000107#P40_2580

 

Click on the above link from the vat people it says boots, complete hats yesbut only if you are buying for yourself!! This is rubbish when as an employer you are meant to provide PPE??? we need more help.

[Mark Bolam]

What's the difference between trousers and boots then?

 

No SA remarks about legs and feet please.

[Rupe]

Trousers are specific to our industry but "workboots" is a more general thing that everybody needs for work, so were made vat exempt a long time ago. I think. Same with helmets I guess.

[Rupe]

Remember there is vat on all items if you are buying for employees. Its only when you buy boots/helmet for yourself that vat is exempt.

[Khriss]

The way round this actualy- is to get the shop to sell you a ridiculously priced helmet ( say £150 ) and get a complimentary pair of saw trousers -free

 

K

[Stephen Blair]

What's the difference between trousers and boots then?

 

lots of SA remarks welcome about legs and feet please.

 

my answer would be more obvious than smart mate:001_tt1:

[tommer9]

You're a brave man if you go delving into the complexities an incongruousness of our taxation system!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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