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VAT on UK private school fees

UK independent schools have had to treat VAT on education as a live finance problem, not a rumour. Whatever the current rate and exemption position is, invoices and deposits have to itemise what the adviser says is taxable.

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VAT on private education is a live policy area. Get written adviser sign-off for the year. This page is not HMRC guidance.

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