[MikeLee]

Brilliant!  Thank you so much for your help…

Mike

[MikeLee]

Thanks very much indeed.  That’s really helpful.  So, (and you may think this a silly question with an obvious answer!) if a builder (limited company registered for VAT) quotes on his Schedule of Works against individual items the cost as being, say, “£1,000 (inc VAT)” he should not be adding VAT again to the sub total of all those items, meaning that item (and other items similarly described) is costing £1,200.  One further point, the builder admits having reclaimed the VAT paid to his supplier, as input tax. 

I want don’t burden you with too much detail, but I’m happy to explain this further – it’s the subject of a civil dispute – if it’s of any interest…

Thanks again

Mike

[MikeLee]

Good Morning

Thank you very much.  That’s really helpful and I love the reference to Schroedingers VAT!!  Much appreciated.
Is there anything I can do to help you through testimonial, endorsement etc?

Kind regards

Mike

[MikeLee]

Thanks very much for that detailed reply, which I fully understand.  What has happened in this case is that the Builder has quoted a price for certain items at item level and states that they include VAT (there is also a mark up).  He has then explicitly added VAT at Sub Total level, hence charging VAT twice.  Sorry if that was not clear originally, but does that change your view?
Thanks again for your help.

Mike

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