ECJ Ruling: Hungarian VAT Deduction Rules Challenged in European Union Gazette

• European Union Official Gazette published ECJ judgment on Hungarian VAT deduction rules
• Taxpayer, a wholesale business in Hungary, had VAT deduction refused by Tax Authorities
• ECJ ruled that Tax Authority can refuse VAT deduction due to lack of diligence
• Tax Authority responsible for proving elements of VAT fraud
• Taxpayers must exercise due care to avoid participating in VAT fraud.

Source: news.bloombergtax.com

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