- Polish tax authorities claimed a farmer had to pay VAT on compensation for expropriated land
- The farmer disputed this and was supported by the administrative court
- The tax authorities appealed, but once again did not succeed
- The highest administrative court asked the CJEU whether expropriation should be considered a supply of goods by the farmer
- The CJEU ruled that the farmer must pay VAT on the compensation, even if he has not taken any steps to sell the land.
Source: nlfiscaal.nl
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