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Last week we notified readers that the Institute is meeting with HMRC tomorrow to discuss the 31 October 2023 deadline for using the VAT margin scheme for second hand vehicles purchased from Great Britain and moved to Northern Ireland before 1 May 2023. Sales of such vehicles after the end of the VAT margin scheme on 31 October 2023 will mean that VAT must be charged on the full selling price. These vehicles do not qualify for the VAT related payment scheme which commenced on 1 May 2023. Today is the deadline for providing us with supporting evidence that many of these vehicles are currently unsold and are expected to remain unsold on 31 October 2023. A reminder of the evidence that HMRC is seeking is set out below.
HMRC has requested details or estimates in respect of the following:-
The numbers of second-hand vehicles dealers in Northern Ireland had in stock on 1 May 2023 that were sourced from Great Britain;
How many of these remain unsold at present, and their estimated value;
How many are likely to be unsold on 31 October 2023, and their estimated value; and
If there is any category of vehicle that may be particularly affected by having a cut-off date of 31 October 2023 after which the margin scheme could no longer be used.
We recognise that many dealers may not be able to provide all of the detail requested in such a short period of time, especially the category of vehicle, but any information or evidence to support the difficulties being experienced in selling these vehicles would be appreciated.
The meeting will also be an opportunity to discuss the new second-hand motor vehicle VAT related payment scheme. Feedback on the end of the VAT margin scheme and the new VAT related payment scheme should be emailed to the Institute by the end of today Monday 2 October 2023.
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