Taxation of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives: Not Subject to Reduced Rates as Milk Products.

• Plant-based milk substitutes are not considered milk or milk-based drinks and are subject to the standard tax rate
• Delivery of milk substitutes is not eligible for the reduced tax rate
• Vegan milk alternatives do not qualify for reduced taxation categories
• Delivery of beverages other than milk, milk-based drinks, and pure water are subject to the standard tax rate
• The legislature could introduce a reduced tax rate for milk substitutes, but this has not yet been done.

Source: haufe.de

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