Posted on 09 Mar, 2016 by Matt Hindle

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Yesterday I met HMRC to discuss the possible implications of the issue I blogged about a fortnight ago: the application of the domestic reverse charge (“DRC”) to biomethane supplies. As the blog above says, the DRC is an anti-fraud measure. HMRC believe that renewable energy supplies are low…

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Tags: hmrc, tax, vat, biomethane, biogas, anaerobic digestion, biomethane to grid, shipping, RHI

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Posted on 24 Feb, 2016 by Matt Hindle

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We are aware that some biomethane producers may have been subject to a surprise VAT charge, and are hear from members affected. The domestic reverse charge ('DRC') is an anti-fraud measure designed to tackle Missing Trader Intra-Community ('MTIC') fraud, in which VAT is avoided on imported goods but then reclaimed…

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Tags: DECC, HMT, hmrc, tax, vat, biomethane, biogas, biomethane to grid, FIT, RO, biogas combustion, Matt Hindle, food waste operators, crop operators

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Posted on 28 Sep, 2015 by Will Bushby

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The government has today launched a review of business energy taxes, following the announcement at the Summer Budget that it will look at how to simplify and improve them. Over the summer, the government sought initial views from a range of businesses, academics and other bodies. An initial consultation published…

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Tags: lecs, will bushby, HM Treasury, treasury, efficiency, tax, consultation

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