The new HFP chat thread – Wednesday 8th July

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Bill says:

8 Jul8 July 21:12

2 months ago I requested a refund from TAP for a cancelled flight this coming October. I’ve got a reference number which was automatically generated on their website but I’ve not had any contact. How long do you think I should give them ?
Chris Heyes says:

8 Jul8 July 21:33

If Anna’s Fitted Wardrobes are stated at £1000 plus VAT at 20%
The cost to Anna is £1200
But if VAT is reduced to 10%
The cost to Anna is £1100
No way round for the company “short term” as VAT is a Government Tax not a shop one
Long term the company could risk increasing its prices, but come unstuck when VAT went back up
risking losing sales on both counts
- Rob says:
  
  8 Jul8 July 22:22
  
  Except it is illegal for a B2C company to quote prices like this. Only B2B companies are allowed to do it. This means you will never see such examples in real life.
  - Aston100 says:
    
    8 Jul8 July 22:49
    
    Perhaps I’m misunderstanding what you are saying because I’ve had plenty of receipts and invoices which have a breakdown of the price with VAR a separate line item.
    - Aston100 says:
      
      8 Jul8 July 22:50
      
      *with VAT as a separate line item.
      
      Can’t wait for proper forum software on this site!
    - Rob says:
      
      9 Jul9 July 08:30
      
      And, going forward, that split will show a smaller VAT element and larger base cost element.
  - Charlieface says:
    
    9 Jul9 July 00:24
    
    None of that is relevant. What is relevant is when the VAT is booked as being liable, usually the earlier of invoice date or supply date.
- TGLoyalty says:
  
  8 Jul8 July 22:29
  
  It depends the quote may say £1k + 20% vat in which case yes I’d expect to pay less or it might just say £1200 then the price is £1200 regardless of what taxes the firm have to pay.
  
  Let’s not forget if corporation tax went up tomorrow would you expect your price to change to reflect that?
  
  Regarding hotels, food etc in the UK all prices are just quoted as the price there’s never any mention of VAT/taxes on menus etc
Dominic Barrington says:

8 Jul8 July 21:43

In mid June there was talk of COVID tests being offered by Swissport/Collinson at LHR, if the government was prepared to allow those who tested negative forgo quarantine. Does anyone know if there have been any developments on this front?