- The government plans to increase the reduced VAT rate for accommodation, theater and museum visits, pop concerts, and sports to 21% starting in 2026.
- The reduced VAT rate for accommodation will be abolished, with an exception for campgrounds.
- The reduced VAT rate for cultural goods and services will also be abolished in 2026, making items such as books, newspapers, and magazines more expensive.
- Exceptions will be made for day recreation, circuses, and cinemas.
- Schoolbooks will receive compensation.
- The VAT rate for sports will also increase from 9% to 21% in 2026.
- There is a transition provision that ensures prepayments in 2025 will not affect services provided from January 1, 2026.
Source: finovion.nl
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