[access-uk] Re: VAT exemption on VoiceOver products
- From: Will <will.d.lomas@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:12:56 +0000
Got nothing off for ipad even though new blind
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 23, 2012, at 9:01 PM, "ANDY COLLINS" <Andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi all -
>
> Just back from holiday and catching up. Sorry if I'm repeating what has
> already been covered. My Apple store in Exeter told me that they discounted
> VAT for blind customers on their computers and iPad, but not on their phones,
> and that that was the company policy -
>
> Andy
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns"
> <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:37 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: VAT exemption on VoiceOver products
>
>
>> Hi Gena
>>
>> I bought from the Belfast shop. This is frankly ridiculous that VAT
>> exemption differs across stores. I am pretty sure Apple have checked their
>> facts on this, but they really ought to be notifying all company staff of
>> its existence.
>>
>>
>> Kind Regards,
>>
>> Jackie Cairns
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>> On Behalf Of Georgina Joyce
>> Sent: 22 December 2012 23:40
>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: VAT exemption on VoiceOver products
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> This is very interesting. I saw it on the viphone list too. As my sister was
>> about to make a purchase she asked about VAT Exemption. She told me that she
>> couldn't get it. But I can't be sure who she spoke to. I rang my nearest
>> Manchester's Arndale branch. They just referred me to the RNIB. As I want to
>> make a purchase I need to find out about a store that offers this. I know
>> the other list mentioned 2 London stores but we probably need to share those
>> that do and those that don't.
>>
>> Jackie what store are you referring to? My sister is in Northampton.
>>
>> Gena
>>
>> On 19/12/2012 16:11, Scott Cunningham wrote:
>>> Hi Jackie,
>>>
>>> I actually bought mine on line a year ago from amazon, do you know if
>>> they would refund?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>>
>>> Scott
>>>
>>> -----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-----
>>> From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>>> 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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