Don’t use plus to refer to VAT

Got some advice from the content community:

> I don't think we have a style on this - it doesn't really come up on
> GOV.UK mainstream.
>
> In your example, I'd go with something like 'less than £250 before
> VAT' or 'less than £250 (not including VAT)' to make it as clear as
> possible. Would that work?

I’ve gone with ’less than £250 (before VAT)’. I noticed that elsewhere
we’ve said ‘Each message costs 1.58 pence (plus VAT)’ so that feels
fairly consistent.
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Chris Hill-Scott
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If the invoice is less than £250 +VAT, well roll it into the next quarters invoice to save time and effort.
If the invoice is less than £250 (before <abbr title="Value Added Tax">VAT</abbr>) well roll it into the next quarters invoice to save time and effort.
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<p>
If your organisations annual usage will cost over £500 +VAT you need to provide us with a purchase order so we can invoice you.
If your organisations annual usage will cost over £500 (before <abbr title="Value Added Tax">VAT</abbr>) you need to provide us with a purchase order so we can invoice you.
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