- The reduced value-added tax rate on transport, food service, and the tourism package is set to expire at the end of the year.
- Final decisions on extending the VAT cut will be made on Monday.
- The main view is that another extension will be given, possibly for six months.
- The government’s motivation is to avoid burdening prices and passing on the cost to consumers.
- The cost of the reduced VAT rate on the products in question is €250 million for six months.
- This extension comes in addition to other support measures, such as the reform of the payroll in the public sector and the increase of the tax-free exemption for families with children.
Source: ekathimerini.com
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