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Lynne Gill

My area of expertise is land and property transactions but I have extensive knowledge of both domestic and international VAT and I love complex VAT queries. I have an Honours degree in Business Studies and a VAT legal and technical qualification from the Institute of Indirect Taxation.

Recent Posts

19 September 2025

VAT on business, client & staff entertainment

VAT is a tax on the value added to goods and services in the UK. In general, VAT is charged on most...

19 September 2025

VAT on commission

Navigating the VAT implications of commission income can be complex, with varying rules depending...

19 September 2025

VAT on Food, Confectionery & Catering

Is food for human consumption zero-rated for VAT? In theory, yes. But this depends on what is...

19 September 2025

VAT on labour costs charged by tradespeople

For tradespeople, such as plumbers or electricians, calculating costs to provide quotes for...

19 September 2025

VAT on coffee: rates, ratings and exceptions

Whether or not VAT is charged on coffee should be straightforward to answer, but, as with most VAT...

31 July 2025

MTD and VAT: Making Tax Digital in 2025

The UK's Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative has revolutionised how VAT-registered businesses...

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