Vat claim and sign off

[nod]

Getting closer to sign off Just had the air test done and garage doors Pretty much on top of the internals 

Still the drive and 600 m2 of paving to do

My question is How long have others lived in there house before submitting a vat claim 

Our previous build was Moved in late December Submitted vat claim in May 

All went through ok We’ve been in since Late July But would like to buy the paving in before submitting 

But don’t want to create problems with the vat claim 

[MPH243]

We were in 23 months before sign off and a further 2 1/2months for VAT reclaim, they paid everything with the old system. 

 I think they have changed it to 6 months after building control sign off not move in date. 

[nod]

17 minutes ago, MPH243 said:

We were in 23 months before sign off and a further 2 1/2months for VAT reclaim, they paid everything with the old system. 

 I think they have changed it to 6 months after building control sign off not move in date. 

That’s really helpful 

I thought it was three months 

[MPH243]

It changed when it went online and not having to send all the invoices,  they just ask for a few to check I think. 

There was something about it on here the other day? 

[nod]

1 hour ago, MPH243 said:

It changed when it went online and not having to send all the invoices,  they just ask for a few to check I think. 

There was something about it on here the other day? 

I saw that 

Last time 5 years ago ) While the vat claim was straight forward My wife taking bags full of invoices to work to photocopy took for ever 

thanks again 

[shuff27]

Yes it's now 6 months.  We moved into new house in Oct 22, got regs sign off in Jan 24 & submitted VAT reclaim in July 24 - the day after delivery of final load of stone chippings to finish the driveway & just a few days before the 6 month deadline.

[skeg0]

On 12/11/2024 at 06:29, shuff27 said:

Yes it's now 6 months.  We moved into new house in Oct 22, got regs sign off in Jan 24 & submitted VAT reclaim in July 24 - the day after delivery of final load of stone chippings to finish the driveway & just a few days before the 6 month deadline.

So does that mean you can continue to have work done (which you can include in your vat reclaim) after the point of building control sign off up to 6 months?

 

This is a really useful thread - sorry for hijacking! And thanks!

[Pocster]

32 minutes ago, skeg0 said:

So does that mean you can continue to have work done (which you can include in your vat reclaim) after the point of building control sign off up to 6 months?

 

This is a really useful thread - sorry for hijacking! And thanks!

You can submit vat reclaim within 6 months of sign off . Can you still claim after sign off - don’t know . Scares me too much so I delayed sign off until I had spent on pretty much everything . Plus I don’t trust Hmrc ….. 

Edited November 28, 2024 by Pocster

[Temp]

Any problems cite this..

 

https://community.hmrc.gov.uk/customerforums/vat/dbbf039b-62ec-ee11-a81c-6045bd0d8bd7

 

 

 

[Temp]

Regarding materials purchased after completion. I have heard of people including things in their reclaim after completion but this suggests it's not allowed..

 

https://community.hmrc.gov.uk/customerforums/vat/5eb15437-c1a9-ef11-95f6-000d3a8737b3

 

 

[shuff27]

25 minutes ago, Temp said:

Regarding materials purchased after completion. I have heard of people including things in their reclaim after completion but this suggests it's not allowed..

 

https://community.hmrc.gov.uk/customerforums/vat/5eb15437-c1a9-ef11-95f6-000d3a8737b3

 

 

Yes, sadly I couldn't claim for my "tennis courts and swimming pools, fishponds, rockeries and other ornamental works".

 

However, I did claim for approx £3k worth of hard lanscaping supplies after BC completion & that was all allowed.
 

[shuff27]

I should add that the hard landscaping supplies I claimed for were all referenced in the landscaping plan that was part of my approved planning permission.  Since you're required to include your approved plans when reclaiming VAT, I suppose HMRC could refuse to refund VAT on items not explicitly covered in the PP & which are also unrelated to the actual house structure.

[Pocster]

Literally received a payment from Hmrc . No email . Just cash in the bank . It is short the expected amount . Surely they should contact me explaining why and giving me a chance to address any issues ?

[joe90]

35 minutes ago, Pocster said:

Surely they should contact me explaining why and giving me a chance to address any issues ?

Yes, get on to them.

[Pocster]

Just had the post and sure enough  letter rejecting some claims! - I'm on it!

[Pocster]

One of the receipts they don't like is given as a reason 18 for refusal. Which is not a detailed breakdown ....

 

The invoice says staircase! 🤣

[Pocster]

Are EV chargers allowed???

[Thorfun]

1 hour ago, Pocster said:

Literally received a payment from Hmrc . No email . Just cash in the bank . It is short the expected amount . Surely they should contact me explaining why and giving me a chance to address any issues ?

that was quick! how long has that been since you submitted the forms?

[Pocster]

Just now, Thorfun said:

that was quick! how long has that been since you submitted the forms?

About 4 weeks ago!. I'm down about 5k - so contacting the various companies to get 'better' receipts.

 

What happens if I've been charged VAT when I should not have been?. Can the original supplier refund that VAT and then 'adjust' their tax return to suit???

[Thorfun]

5 minutes ago, Pocster said:

About 4 weeks ago!. I'm down about 5k - so contacting the various companies to get 'better' receipts.

 

What happens if I've been charged VAT when I should not have been?. Can the original supplier refund that VAT and then 'adjust' their tax return to suit???

damn! that is quick. need to get my arse in gear and collate all my invoices.

 

good luck with getting better receipts.

 

afaik you can't claim the VAT back that contractors have charged when they shouldn't but i guess you can ask the contractor/company if they'll refund it. again, good luck!

[Pocster]

2 minutes ago, Thorfun said:

aik you can't claim the VAT back that contractors have charged when they shouldn't but i guess you can ask the contractor/company if they'll refund it. again, good luck!

Bum!

 

You would have thought that 'tax adjustment' could be made. Can't see the company going 'oops ; here's your cash' ...

[Thorfun]

6 minutes ago, Pocster said:

Can't see the company going 'oops ; here's your cash' ...

i agree but you never know! it's definitely worth asking the question as it's not really their cash to give away as the VAT you paid will be going to HMRC, right?

[joe90]

2 hours ago, Pocster said:

You would have thought that 'tax adjustment' could be made. Can't see the company going 'oops ; here's your cash' ...

I did!!! My VAT chap spotted that my builder had made a mistake and he gave me back about a grand (£1000) and apologised. (I told you my builder was a good chap. )

[Andehh]

On 28/11/2024 at 15:01, Temp said:

Regarding materials purchased after completion. I have heard of people including things in their reclaim after completion but this suggests it's not allowed..

 

https://community.hmrc.gov.uk/customerforums/vat/5eb15437-c1a9-ef11-95f6-000d3a8737b3

 

 

 

BUGGER! We've spent an extra £16k between completion and handing in the receipts on final big ticket items (gates, garage door, electric blinds) on the assumption (ass!) that we could.....

[HerbJ]

2 hours ago, Pocster said:

What happens if I've been charged VAT when I should not have been?. Can the original supplier refund that VAT and then 'adjust' their tax return to suit??

 This may help you recover VAT from contractors. There is a more useful information in the original thread