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DESCRIPTION:<a href="https://www.derbyshirealc.gov.uk/event/introduction-to
 -vat-532">Introduction to VAT</a>\nIntroduction to VAT (FREE) Important In
 formation: This course is organised by DALC but will be delivered by The P
 arkinson Partnership through an online Zoom session. We recommend booking 
 well in advance\, as spots tend to fill up quickly. Secure your place earl
 y to avoid disappointment! Details This session is for clerks\, finance st
 aff and councillors. It explains how VAT rules affects local councils\, fo
 cussing on those that are not VAT registered\, but reclaim VAT using Form 
 VAT126. Essential for any council contemplating major building projects. A
 lternative sessions are available in our programme for councils that are r
 egistered for VAT and submit VAT returns directly from their accounting so
 ftware. Topics include: • how VAT law applies to local councils • wher
 e to find the law and guidance • what are business and non-business acti
 vities • understanding whether sales are taxable or exempt from VAT • 
 when a council must register for VAT • when VAT can be reclaimed • par
 tial exemption • reclaiming VAT when using grants and donations By the e
 nd of this session you will: • Know where to find the relevant legislati
 on and guidance • Understand the key concepts of VAT • Know when a cou
 ncil can or can’t reclaim VAT • Recognise when a council must register
  for VAT • Be aware of activities that require special attention Session
  leader: Debra Smith or Steve Parkinson\, The Parkinson Partnership LLP St
 eve is a former Town Clerk & an accountant with 30 years’ experience in 
 public sector finance\, who specialises in advice & training for the local
  council sector. Debra is an experienced consultant and former VAT inspect
 or\, as well as being a parish councillor. Instructions This is an interac
 tive session\, you will need a device with a reasonable screen size such a
 s a PC\, laptop or tablet to be able to participate fully. Your booking co
 nfirmation will contain a link to the online [...]
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SUMMARY:Introduction to VAT
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