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REGISTERING FOR VAT

We spoke to financial experts to understand the steps to take once you hit the VAT threshold and the recently announced changes

Value Added Tax (VAT) is the tax that all businesses must pay when their turnover is higher than £90,000. It is added to the price of most goods and services you buy, but for salons the associated 20% increase in costs can be difficult to pass on to clients.

What's New For 2024?

"Although VAT rates haven’t been affected as of yet, in March 2024 the UK government announced that you must now register for VAT if your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000, instead of £85,000," explains Melanie Beech, director of The Salon Expert Accountants. “The taxable turnover for VAT deregistration has increased to £88,000; if your turnover is below this amount, then you can cancel your VAT registration.” This £5,000 increase in the VAT threshold has not made a big difference to most businesses and the registration and deregistration rules have remained the same.

When Should I Register?

It’s important to keep an eye on your turnover so you can register for VAT in plenty of time if you get close to the threshold. "You can incur penalties if you fail to register, so keeping accurate records is a priority,” explains Paul Pritchard, director of Abacus Accountancy. “Once registered, you must report to HMRC the amount of VAT you’ve been charged and the amount you’ve paid. This is done through your VAT return which is usually due every three months." Melanie adds: "You need to be aware that the £90,000 threshold is for any rolling 12-month period.” As soon as that cumulative 12-month turnover exceeds £90,000, you must register.

What Happens If I Am Late With My VAT Return?

In 2023, the way HMRC applies penalties for late VAT returns was changed. "You now face penalty points if you submit your VAT return late, this includes nil VAT and repayment returns as well," says Melanie. Late VAT submission penalties work on a points-based system, so for each return you submit late you will receive a penalty point. "When you hit the points threshold in any 12-month period you’ll receive a £200 penalty, and a further £200 late VAT payment penalty for each subsequent late submission while you remain at the threshold," she adds.

Reclaim VAT Expenses

Businesses can reclaim VAT on taxdeductible expenses used specifically for their business, for example IT equipment and stationery. "But unlike retail businesses, which buy and sell stock and offset the VAT they pay, a salon’s main costs are wages and labour,” Paul explains. “This means the VAT salons pay pretty much comes straight off their profit margins." Check with your accountant if you can write off anything against your income when completing your tax return.

Should You Raise Prices?

Because wages, labour, energy bills, rent and equipment are all relatively fixed costs, when a tax like VAT goes up it is difficult for salons to make savings elsewhere or to pass this increase on to customers. “You could raise prices incrementally before exceeding the threshold so that it’s not such a shock when you do have to register," says Paul. There are also schemes such as the Flat Rate scheme, which may allow you to pay a flat rate of tax (currently 13% for salons) on your gross turnover rather than a fluctuating rate based on VAT.

Read more here www.hji.co.uk/everything-hair-salons-need-to-knowregistering-for-vat

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