The meaning of 'donation' for VAT purposes
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The meaning of 'donation' for VAT purposes

19 Jan 2012 | Graham Elliott
Tags: Taxation | VAT

When is a donation not a gift? When HMRC gets involved. Graham Elliott reports.

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