AAT L3 Tax Processes for Business

Question 1

What is the current standard rate of VAT in the UK?

Accepted Answer

20%

Answer

17.5%

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15%

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25%

Question 2

A VAT-registered business has output VAT of £18,000 and input VAT of £12,500 for the quarter. What is the VAT liability?

Accepted Answer

£5,500 payable to HMRC

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£5,500 reclaimable from HMRC

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£30,500 payable to HMRC

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£18,000 payable to HMRC

Question 3

Under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT, what is required of VAT-registered businesses?

Accepted Answer

They must keep digital records and submit VAT returns using compatible software

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They must submit paper VAT returns quarterly

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They must use only HMRC's own software for submissions

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They must submit monthly rather than quarterly returns

Question 4

Which of the following supplies is zero-rated for VAT purposes in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Children's clothing

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Domestic electricity

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Alcohol

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Restaurant meals

Question 5

A business fails to submit its VAT return by the deadline. Under the new penalties regime, what is the consequence for a first late submission?

Accepted Answer

A penalty point is recorded but no financial penalty is immediately charged

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An automatic £100 fine is charged

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The business's VAT registration is cancelled

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Interest is charged at 10% of the VAT due

Question 6

When must a business register for VAT on a compulsory basis?

Accepted Answer

When taxable turnover exceeds the VAT registration threshold of £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period

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When total income exceeds £50,000 in a calendar year

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When the business has been trading for more than 12 months

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When the business employs more than 10 people