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Orthopedic Footbeds Not Eligible for Reduced Rate

  • The court ruled that the objections to the second and third quarters of 2021 were rightly declared inadmissible.
  • Only orthopedic custom-made insoles that correct or prevent toe deformities are eligible for the reduced tax rate.
  • The taxpayer failed to prove that all orthopedic custom-made insoles fall under this category.
  • There is no violation of the principle of neutrality because there are no similar goods.
  • The court awarded immaterial damages due to exceeding the reasonable time limit.
  • The court assessed the admissibility of the objections and the eligibility for the reduced tax rate.
  • The objections to the second and third quarters of 2021 were filed outside the six-week deadline and were rightly declared inadmissible.
  • The taxpayer did not provide a valid reason for the late filing.
  • Orthopedic custom-made insoles for the sick foot of a patient made by a recognized orthopedic technician are eligible for the reduced tax rate.
  • Other types of insoles, including custom-made ones, are not included in this category.

Source: uitspraken.rechtspraak.nl

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