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Am buying a crane for £130,00 plus VAT. Can I claim back the

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Am buying a crane for £130,00 plus VAT. Can I claim back the £26,000 VAT on my next quarters return?
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Customer: Ok. I'm VAT registered
Submitted: 16 days ago.
Category: Tax
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Expert:  Mo Tax Expert replied 16 days ago.

Hi and welcome to JustAnswer. I’m Mo Barrie, Qualified Accountant and Tax Expert. I’m currently reviewing your question and will respond to you shortly.

Thank you for your patience.

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Expert:  Mo Tax Expert replied 16 days ago.

Are you vat registered?

What is your line of work?

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Customer: replied 16 days ago.
Am VAT registered. Own and run a boatyard.
Expert:  Mo Tax Expert replied 16 days ago.

Will the crane be used for your business activities?

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Expert:  Mo Tax Expert replied 16 days ago.

Also, is the purchase finance or outright purchase?

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Expert:  Mo Tax Expert replied 15 days ago.

Hi,

I haven't heard back from you.

Have I answered your question completely?

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Expert:  Mo Tax Expert replied 14 days ago.

The General rule is that you can only claim VAT back on construction equipment that is used wholly and exclusively for your business.

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