Value added tax (VAT) — ACCA Practice Question 10

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Recall the VAT deregistration threshold (£83,000) and the rule that deregistration is voluntary if expected future supplies fall below this threshold.

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B.Apex Consulting Ltd may voluntarily deregister for VAT because expected taxable supplies are below the deregistration threshold of £83,000.✓ Correct

A business can voluntarily deregister for VAT if HMRC is satisfied that its taxable supplies in the next 12 months will not exceed the deregistration threshold of £83,000. Compulsory deregistration only applies if the business ceases to make taxable supplies entirely.

Common mistakes

Confusing the registration threshold (£85,000) with the deregistration threshold (£83,000), or confusing voluntary vs compulsory deregistration.

Section A

Apex Consulting Ltd is VAT registered. The directors realize that due to losing a major contract, their taxable supplies for the next 12 months are expected to be £81,000.

Which of the following statements regarding VAT deregistration is correct?

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Practice the full ACCA TX — Taxation Practice Exam 2

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Section A Apex Consulting Ltd is VAT registered. The directors realize that due to losing a major contract, their taxable supplies for the next 12 months are expected to be £81,000. Which of the following statements regarding VAT deregistration is correct?

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Full Answer

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Practice the full ACCA TX — Taxation Practice Exam 2

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Section A

Apex Consulting Ltd is VAT registered. The directors realize that due to losing a major contract, their taxable supplies for the next 12 months are expected to be £81,000.

Which of the following statements regarding VAT deregistration is correct?