Petition · past parliament
Extend VAT exemption for elderly/disabled peoples' domestic help in their homes
Closed
495 signatures
What the petition asks
Since 2007 we have run a business supporting elderly/disabled people with domestic help,enabling them to remain safely and independently in their own homes.
Domestic Care companies should be able to offer a reputable service on a VAT exempt basis to make it more affordable to self funding clients.
Domestic Care companies should be able to offer a reputable service on a VAT exempt basis to make it more affordable to self funding clients.
We wrote to our local MP, his reply states he agrees with the proposal.
The CQC web site details that only companies offering personal care can be regulated.VAT Notice 701/2 on HMRC web site confirms regulated group limitations.
Most personal care companies don't want to do domestic care and vice versa.The two services are very different but,both essential to the elderly/disabled.
Elderly people should not have to be taxed on a service which enables them to remain independently in their homes
The CQC web site details that only companies offering personal care can be regulated.VAT Notice 701/2 on HMRC web site confirms regulated group limitations.
Most personal care companies don't want to do domestic care and vice versa.The two services are very different but,both essential to the elderly/disabled.
Elderly people should not have to be taxed on a service which enables them to remain independently in their homes
Timeline
| 26 Oct 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Apr 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
495
Status
Closed
Opened
26 Oct 2017
Closed
26 Apr 2018
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