VAT in the UK

[sea-breeze-designs]

Hi

I am a private seller and wondered why my customers are being charged VAT who also live in the UK?

[papso22]

Are they being charged VAT on the buyer protection fee and postage?

They are taxable supplies by ebay.

[sea-breeze-designs]

I use simple delivery and there is a buyer protection fee.

I don't really understand it so just trying to figure out why

[tobiasd4 · Accepted solution]

Ebay is a business, so has to charge VAT on their fees.

It would confuse people less if they didn't break the BPF down and just showed total cost.

[sea-breeze-designs]

I guess it's the same as shops in America where VAT is added at the checkout. Something we don't do in the UK. But now I know I guess I should let my customers know as I am always getting problems due to they think their postage charge has risen. It's a pain in the butt. Now that I know I can let all my UK customers know. Thank you for clarifying 👍