- Smartshop sells magic truffles containing hallucinogenic substances
- Dispute over whether reduced VAT rate applies to sale of truffles
- Court rules that truffles are not considered food products for VAT purposes
- Reduced rate also does not apply to microdosing of truffles
- Appeal based on legal principles is unsuccessful
- Decision made by Hof Arnhem-Leeuwarden on 2 April 2024
Source: nlfiscaal.nl
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