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A Tax Information and Impact Note was published on 10 December 2013 which included an assessment of the impact on small and micro businesses. It is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/264647/Overview_of_legislation_in_draft.pdf<\/a><\/p> <\/p> <\/p> <\/p> HMRC has provided a significant amount of information about the VAT rule changes on the GOV.UK website, including highlighting to businesses the simplification options available to them to help them comply with the changes. HMRC has also organised a Twitter Clinic and published answers to the main questions as well as a list of \u2018Top Tips\u2019 for businesses. HMRC has also created a special e-mail address (vat2015.contact@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk<\/a>) where businesses can send HMRC any specific enquiries they may have.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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