Does the reduced VAT rate on gas still apply until March 31, 2024?

• The reduced VAT rate on gas was supposed to expire at the end of February 2024.
• The delay in passing the Wachstumschancengesetz could result in the reduced VAT rate on gas being extended until March 31, 2024.
• The temporary reduction in VAT rate on gas was implemented to alleviate the increased energy costs due to the Ukraine conflict.
• The Wachstumschancengesetz proposed ending the VAT reduction in February, citing decreased energy prices.
• The Wachstumschancengesetz has been referred to the mediation committee by the Bundesrat.
• The mediation committee will discuss the Wachstumschancengesetz on February 21, 2024.
• The regular Bundesrat session will not be until March 22, 2024, unless a special session is called.
• The SPD believes that the reduced VAT rate will remain in effect until the end of March due to the lack of timely legislation.
• If the reduced VAT rate is maintained until March 31, 2024, it would benefit consumers and billers.
• The uncertainty surrounding energy cost relief policies creates confusion and insecurity.
• The original expiration date for energy price controls was December 31, 2023.

Source: nwb-experten-blog.de

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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