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Inclusive leisure membership packages made VAT-exempt
Unlimited use membership packages at leisure centres, run by leisure trusts, are now exempt from VAT thanks to a decision made by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
The decision came after 13 months of negotiations between sporta, an association representing UK leisure trusts, and the HMRC, which has also enabled trusts to reclaim VAT paid for the use of leisure facilities over the past three years. Craig McAteer, chair of sporta, said: "We are delighted with this result, which give clarity to a long-standing and confusing situation. It is a relief for sporta members, who collectively were facing potential retrospective tax bills of several millions of pounds.
"The decision will allow cultural and leisure trusts to continue to play a vital part in improving the health and well-being of the nation by providing cost-effective, high quality leisure services for their local communities."
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