- The Dutch hospitality industry is calling on the Second Chamber to maintain the low VAT rate for accommodation.
- This comes in response to a proposal by Member of Parliament Pieter Omtzigt to abandon the low rate.
- The industry fears that this plan will further harm the sector, which is still recovering from the COVID-19 crisis.
- Omtzigt’s amendment suggests eliminating the reduced tax rate for hotel stays from July 1st next year.
- The industry believes that such a sudden increase in VAT would cause hotel prices to rise by 12%, potentially reducing demand for hotel rooms.
- The industry is already facing challenges such as labor shortages, inflation, and increased energy costs.
- The Royal Dutch Hospitality Association (KHN) is urging the Second Chamber to consider the impact on the hospitality sector and maintain the current rate.
Source: taxlive.nl
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