Dublin MEP Frances Fitzgerald has called for the removal of VAT on all bona fide donations of unsold products from businesses to recognised charities.
Fitzgerald highlighted this issue in a letter to the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, along with the benefits for sustainability and the green economy.
“Every day, businesses in Europe are sending millions of unsold or returned products to be destroyed each year, while a large proportion of these products are in perfect condition to be donated to charities,” she said.
“Charging VAT on these charitable donations means that the cost of donating increases and the incentives to support valuable causes are reduced.
Source: dublinpeople.com
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