VAT man goes down the local

HMRC are to help public houses with their VAT returns. The taxman will be sending advice letters outlining common problems and mistakes pubs make on their VAT returns. In some cases these will be followed up with visits.

Do not necessarily worry if you receive such letters as it does not mean you are suspected of a fraud. However, as always, be careful as to how much information you give away if the VAT man visits you - he has been known to combine a fishing trip with a pint!