Written questions

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...