• RobotToaster@mander.xyz
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    19 hours ago

    the different tax treatment of alcohol bought in shops, which does not attract VAT, and drinks ordered in pubs, which does.

    I had no idea alcohol didn’t have VAT. I hate to agree with him but it absolutely should.

    • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝A
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      8 hours ago

      The landlord of my local will buy spirits from the supermarket when they are on offer as it is cheaper than getting it wholesale.

    • blackn1ghtOP
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      19 hours ago

      Yeah. I wonder why it’s like that? If anything you’d think it would be the other way round.

      • hitmyspot@aussie.zone
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        9 hours ago

        Certain foods and drinks considered essentials don’t attract vat. Hence Jaffa cakes arguing they were not in fact a cake. Any prepared food is considered a luxury item, which would include drinks that are served.

        I think alcohol should attract vat in supermarkets, not reduce vat in a pub.