[access-uk] Re: VAT exemption on VoiceOver products

  • From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012 10:47:22 +0100

Hi Carol

So far as I understand it, the one I bought is the third generation being
the latest iPad.  But whatever it is, I'm enjoying the features of iOS6 with
Siri and dictation facility, it works quite well. 


Kind Regards,

Jackie Cairns

-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Carol Pearson
Sent: 19 October 2012 16:55
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: VAT exemption on VoiceOver products

Ah, great Jackie. Didn't  you want to wait for the new one coming out? Well,
perhaps not! After all, you had to snap up that VAT exemption while it is
going. Best regards



Carol P
Sent from my iPhone

On 19 Oct 2012, at 09:48 AM, "Jackie Cairns"
<jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Carol
> 
> I got an iPad.  I know Siri is a fun thing, but it is also useful.  
> Apple aren't the be all and end all, but they really have worked hard 
> on their accessibility.
> 
> 
> Kind Regards,
> 
> Jackie Cairns
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Carol Pearson
> Sent: 18 October 2012 15:27
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: VAT exemption on VoiceOver products
> 
> Come on then Jackie, what did you buy!  <Smiles>
> 
> Carol P
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Jackie Cairns
> Sent: 18 October 2012 11:44
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: VAT exemption on VoiceOver products
> 
> You're not kidding Mo, Santa Claus was suddenly looming large at my 
> elbow yesterday! (smile).
> 
> 
> Kind Regards,
> 
> Jackie Cairns
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of Mobeen Iqbal
> Sent: 18 October 2012 11:37
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: VAT exemption on VoiceOver products
> 
> Hi.
> 
> Yes, if a business has applied for a VAT exemption certificate if 
> selling to the blind, then yes they'd be able to supply the product to 
> you without charging you VAT. It wouldn't surprise me if apple 
> continue to provide this very useful exemption, makes their products all
the more appealing to some.
> 
> Mo.
> 
> 
> On 18/10/2012 11:33, Jackie Cairns wrote:
>> Hi Sam
>> 
>> I have no idea to be honest.  I went into the store yesterday with my 
>> son, who is staying with us for a few days.  It came as a complete 
>> surprise to
> me
>> when the very helpful assistant told me of Apple's stance on this.  
>> It had never occurred to me we would be entitled to VAT exemption 
>> because their products come with VoiceOver, but she assured me I 
>> could let people
> know.
>> But how they work it if you buy online is anybody's guess.  They 
>> didn't
> ask
>> me for proof of being blind as they realised I couldn't see and had 
>> my
> long
>> cane anyway.
>> 
>> When we got to the store and asked for assistance, the girl knew all 
>> about VoiceOver, and turned it on in the iPad I wanted to see.  I 
>> played with
> Siri
>> for a while which was a whole load of fun.  When the girl 
>> disappeared, I just assumed she was serving someone else and carried 
>> on playing with the iPad.  But she then returned and told me she had 
>> checked up before mentioning to me that any VoiceOver product carried 
>> VAT exemption.  I got the impression this was a new Apple thing.  I'm 
>> sure Apple will have
> checked
>> it out, but I didn't argue!
>> 
>> 
>> Kind Regards,
>> 
>> Jackie Cairns
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>> On Behalf Of Howie, Sam
>> Sent: 18 October 2012 10:54
>> To: 'access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: VAT exemption on VoiceOver products
>> 
>> Hi Jackie
>> How would this work if you were buying online?
>> Thanks
>> Sam
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>> On Behalf Of Jackie Cairns
>> Sent: 18 October 2012 09:51
>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; 'BCAB Discussion List'
>> Subject: [access-uk] VAT exemption on VoiceOver products
>> 
>> All,
>> 
>> I had the opportunity of visiting the Apple store in Belfast yesterday.
>> While there, I discovered that people who are registered as blind, 
>> deaf or deaf-blind are entitled to receive VAT exemption on VoiceOver
> products.
>> That is to say, the Mac range, iPad, iPhone, and iPod range.  This 
>> does
> not
>> include any accessories.  All you need to do is take some kind of 
>> proof if your impairment is not obvious, and complete and sign the 
>> VAT exemption
> form
>> a store staff member will give you.  You can then purchase your 
>> VoiceOver product there and then.
>> 
>> This information was offered to me without my even thinking about 
>> asking
> as
>> I had absolutely no idea Apple products come under VAT exemption.
>> 
>> I thought you might like to know.
>> 
>> Kind Regards,
>> 
>> Jackie Cairns
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