- Ireland temporarily reduced VAT rate for tourism and hospitality sector from 13.5% to 9% due to the pandemic
- Reduction was meant to incentivize tourists to continue participating in the sector
- Ireland has extended the reduced rate multiple times
- From 1 September 2023, Ireland will reinstate the VAT rate to the original 13.5%
- Tourism and hospitality sector includes food and beverages in restaurants, admissions to landmarks, and holiday accommodation
- Confirmation of the reinstated VAT rate can be found on the Irish Revenue website
Source: kofax.com
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