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Can I claim VAT on things I bought for personal use?

Posted 31 July 2014

I want to know if an individual not a business can claim back VAT on personal goods bought.

TaxTim says:
31 July 2014 at 10:43

No unfortunately not, these are personal expenses which VAT is always payable on.

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