Robert Shear
Joined: 11/15/2024
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Charged VAT twice on a purchase from the EU
I recently purchased an item on eBay from an EU-based seller. As per eBay policy, because the item was under £13 in value, eBay charged me the VAT at 20% (VAT charge of 24 Euros on my purchase of 110 Euros). However, the item is currently being held by Royal Mail because VAT needs to be paid on this item. Is there a way to reclaim one of these VAT charges? Surely it is incorrect that I have been charged VAT twice for the same purchase?