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<p>The government recognises that disabled people should not have to pay VAT on the
costs they bear in meeting their needs. The government therefore maintains VAT reliefs
so that no VAT is paid on goods designed solely for disabled people, including stair
lifts, specialist beds and chairs and certain medical appliances.</p><p> </p><p>VAT
reliefs extend to wheelchairs and certain mobility scooters and, as a result, VAT
is not applied to batteries when purchased as part of those goods. VAT relief also
extends to purchases of batteries that are designed solely to operate in a mobility
scooter or wheelchair.</p><p> </p><p>All VAT reliefs apply whether goods are bought
online or in store.</p>
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