PPE+VAT

Hello  I've just been for 2 boxes of  Nitrile gloves quoted at £12 a box  asked assistant said £ 28.00 I asked how that worked out he said theres vat on them, I said PPE of any sort whether its boots,gloves, hi viz clothing is zero rated if purchased for own use  I got the gloves at £12 a box, if any one else has to buy PPE check that vats not being charged  ,jezza

Odd... I get charged VAT on nitrile gloves and wipes that I need to purchase as a carer but continence products are VAT free. I remember that when I queried this in the past it was because "gloves and wipes can be used for non-carer tasks so are not zero-rated for VAT". I do have to complete the VAT declaration on each order too. I may have to check it again.

Oh and jezza, if you are paying £12 for a box of 100 nitrile gloves you are getting taken to the cleaners! I am charged £6.60 inc vat. I advise you shop around.

I've been wearing steel toe-capped trainers for many years and have never paid VAT on them.  I got a new pair in April this year when I came back to work in the shop.  No VAT.  We have glass and glass cutting facilities so are a legal requirement.  I had a look today and in our local Chemists boxes of gloves are £6.50.

Hello I got gloves in February at £4.50 for 100 pairs this lot are better quality still 100 pairs  did see some on internet at
£ 94.00+vat £112 inc vat for 500 gloves   jezza