Confusion and Disagreement Over Higher VAT Rate on Hotels and Culture Goods and Services

• The High Council and the Tax Administration doubt the higher VAT rate on hotels and culture
• Abolishing the reduced VAT rate on hotel stays and cinema tickets is causing confusion
• Exceptions to the VAT rate changes are causing uncertainty
• The changes do not simplify tax rules and may lead to more legal procedures
• The new VAT rates will apply to cultural goods and services, with exceptions for cinemas and day recreation
• The government’s choices in VAT rate changes seem arbitrary and do not contribute to simplifying the tax system

Source: fiscaalvanmorgen.nl

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