Made to Measure v Revenue & Customs [2011] UKFTT 154 (TC) (03 March 2011)

Made to Measure v Revenue & Customs [2011] UKFTT 154 (TC) (03 March 2011)

The mattresses and wave pads are not electrically or mechanically adjustable beds under item 2(b), nor are they equipment or appliances designed solely for use by handicapped persons under item 2(g), as there is no evidence of exclusive design for the handicapped. Therefore, the products must be standard rated for...

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Citation
[2011] UKFTT 154 (TC)
Parties
Appellant: Made to Measure; Respondents: The Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
03 March 2011
Procedural Posture
VAT Appeal / First Tier Tribunal (tax) Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
VAT Zero Rating, Aids for the Handicapped, Interpretation of VATA 1994 Schedule 8 Group 12
Tax Law VAT Zero Rating Aids for the Handicapped Interpretation of VATA 1994 Schedule 8 Group 12

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Parties

Made to Measure

Appellant

The Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs

Respondents

Procedural Posture

VAT Appeal / First Tier Tribunal (tax) Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether mattresses and wave pads supplied by the Appellant qualify for zero rating under Schedule 8 Group 12 item 2 of the Value Added Tax Act 1994

Ratio Decidendi

The mattresses and wave pads are not electrically or mechanically adjustable beds under item 2(b), nor are they equipment or appliances designed solely for use by handicapped persons under item 2(g), as there is no evidence of exclusive design for the handicapped. Therefore, the products must be standard rated for VAT purposes.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed. The products must be standard rated for VAT.