- European Parliament voted in favor of opinions on legislation to update EU’s VAT regime
- MEPs advocated for a one-year delay in implementing most elements of the VAT in the Digital Age (VIDA) package
- MEPs also endorsed a report addressing changes to VAT rules for taxable persons facilitating distance sales of imported goods
- The report suggests eliminating the EUR150 threshold for Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) and extending the deemed supplier rule
- MEPs called for improved cooperation against VAT fraud and enhancements to the VAT Information Exchange System (VIES) VAT number validation functionality
- They recommended Commission support for national tax authorities to ensure operational electronic systems by January 1, 2030.
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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