What can I get VAT back on?

Aids made or adapted for a disability, used for daily tasks or work. For example walk-in baths and showers, stairlifts, hoists, commode chairs, riser chairs, handrails and ramps.

How long do I have to claim?

4 years from the end of the 2-month VAT period you bought it in. Something bought in March has until the end of April, 4 years later.

Why is there no VAT back on a wheelchair?

Wheelchairs have no VAT on them (they're zero-rated), so there's nothing to give back.

Carers and disability

VAT back on aids and appliances for a disability

Revenue gives back the VAT on stairlifts, hoists, walk-in showers and other aids for a disability. What you'd get, and by when.

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Common questions

What can I get VAT back on?: Aids made or adapted for a disability, used for daily tasks or work. For example walk-in baths and showers, stairlifts, hoists, commode chairs, riser chairs, handrails and ramps.
How long do I have to claim?: 4 years from the end of the 2-month VAT period you bought it in. Something bought in March has until the end of April, 4 years later.
Why is there no VAT back on a wheelchair?: Wheelchairs have no VAT on them (they're zero-rated), so there's nothing to give back.

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