- The government plans to abolish the reduced VAT rate for accommodation starting in 2026, increasing it to 21%
- Campsites will be exempt from this change
- The memorandum only addresses the differences in delineation related to this change
- Proposed VAT increases for cultural goods and services are not further explained, including those for sports
- The delineation issues for these VAT increases are assessed on a case-by-case basis by the competent inspector
- The memorandum does discuss the legal aspects of the VAT increases
- A compensation scheme for schoolbooks will be implemented
- If the VAT increases go through, from 2026, activities such as theater and museum visits, festivals, books, newspapers, magazines, and sports will become significantly more expensive.
Source: fiscount.nl
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