Originally Posted By Gambalunga
Originally Posted By DaveW
Unconnected with the present news, but typical of the wealthy mentality:

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2017/nov/01/barclay-brothers-lose-tax-case-against-hmrc

How did they come to overpay their VAT in the first place?


I don't know the detail of the case but it is probably underclaimed input tax. A similar situation arose with universities in the 1990's which resulted in a three year cap being introduced after the consultants jumped on the money tree and banged in claims going back twenty odd years. Huge amounts were involved.


DaveW
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