Private Education: VAT
Commons · Question 8877 · Tabled 14 Oct 2024 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 22 Oct 2024
Question
Asked by Munira Wilson
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether independent school fees for people over the age of 18 who are (a) in education and (b) have an Education Health and Care Plan will by exempt from VAT.
Answer
Answered by James Murray, 22 Oct 2024
As set out in our manifesto and confirmed in the Chancellor’s July statement, we are ending the VAT break for private schools. The government will introduce 20% VAT on education and boarding services provided for a charge from 1 January 2025. As per the d...