I was in the toy shop picking up a present today for a friend.
On the counter they have now placed a Sooty money box which customers are asked to put the 5ps in. However, Conwy council has written to all the shopkeepers informing them that they have to deduct VAT from the 5p because it is a sale.
I ask you? How ridiculous is that!!!!
I told her to ignore it because the 5p is a donation to charity which does not attract VAT.
Another example of bureaucracy gone mad.....