Written Question·Treasury·UIN 121459
Social Media: VAT
Tabled: 17 March 2026
Answered: 25 March 2026
Question
James Wild
Conservative — North West Norfolk
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she is taking steps to update VAT guidance to recognise all social media advertising as qualifying for zero-rated charity advertising.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonVAT is a broad-based tax on consumption and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. VAT is the UK’s third largest tax, forecast to raise £180 billion in 2025/26. Taxation is a vital source of revenue that helps to fund vital publ...
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