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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 6 MIN

Your First VAT Return: Myths, Mistakes & HMRC Scrutiny

from For Finances Sake (FFS) · host Rachael Chadwick-Harrison

Your first VAT return can set the tone for your relationship with HMRC. In this episode Rachael is joined by accountant Charlie to unpack the myths, mistakes, and scrutiny that often come with a business’s very first VAT submission. From what you can actually reclaim to why HMRC pays closer attention to first returns, this episode is essential listening for any newly VAT-registered business wanting to get it right from day one!

Your first VAT return can set the tone for your relationship with HMRC. In this episode Rachael is joined by accountant Charlie to unpack the myths, mistakes, and scrutiny that often come with a business’s very first VAT submission. From what you can actually reclaim to why HMRC pays closer attention to first returns, this episode is essential listening for any newly VAT-registered business wanting to get it right from day one!

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