To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for what reason repairs and maintenance are treated differently for VAT purposes for (a) places of worship and (b) museums and art galleries.
Construction repair and remedial works to all buildings are charged at the standard rate of VAT, this includes places of worship and museums/art galleries. Previously major alterations to listed buildings were zero-rated, including places of worship. Sinc...
Repairs and Maintenance: VAT