Value added tax has now been in our lives for a week in the Emirates, and it is taking some getting used to. Whether it is knowing when the extra 5 per cent should be charged and when it shouldn't, or making sure your bill is correct, both consumers and companies are having to embrace a new era when it comes to their finances. <strong>The National wants to hear about your experiences so far - so please email us your feedback to <a href="mailto:online@thenational.ae?subject=VAT%20experiences">online@thenational.ae</a></strong> Feel free to attach copies of your receipts. __________ <strong>Read more:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/uae/vat-in-uae-this-is-what-your-receipt-should-look-like-1.692452">VAT in UAE: This is what your receipt should look like</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/uae/government/five-complaints-against-illegal-vat-claims-made-on-january-1-1.692681">Five complaints against illegal VAT claims made on January 1</a> </strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/uae/vat-in-uae-abu-dhabi-shops-can-round-low-cost-items-by-up-to-20-fils-1.692768">Abu Dhabi shops can round low-cost items by up to 20 fils</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/uae/how-vat-in-the-uae-will-affect-you-1.691864">How VAT in the UAE will affect you</a></strong>