vat

[Jan]

If you set it to 17.5 VAT will be charged at 17.5% of (presumably) the shipping costs, if you set it to prorata it will be charged as a percentage of the order value.

I think that it is normal to set it to prorata but am definately not an expert on VAT so can't give any solid advice.

Regards,

[otiz]

vat

I think i was missinformed by the vat office, reading my big fat vat book (first time) it says that items that are vat exempt are also postage exempt unless requested by customer?, this applies to most mail order deliveries. Mmmm.

This means on a pro rata scale actinic have got it right and hands up
I GOT IT WRONG !

(but tax office gave me duff info)

Thanks for help all

Paul

[chrisbrown]

That is exactly what it says on the HM Customs and Excise website. Whoever you spoke to at the VAT office was wrong.

[ackerman]

items that are vat exempt are also postage exempt unless requested by customer?, this applies to most mail order deliveries.

I doubt if they are exempt, just zero rate. You have to know the difference, as zero rate totals have to be declared on the vat returns.

Brian

[otiz]

vat

Thats interesting Brian.
What catogory does childrens fancy dress costumes come under, exempt or zero rated?

Thanks
Paul

[ackerman]

Certainly not exempt. You will need to check with a vat office, as it is not quite childrens clothing.
A good guide will be - have you been charged vat by your supplier? If you have, then they are probably standard rate.

Brian