Answers to Parliamentary Questions on VAT increase on accommodation

• State Secretary Idsinga responds to questions about the VAT increase on accommodation, posed by MP Sneller (D66)
• The calculation for expected revenue from the VAT increase only considers the portion of revenue related to overnight stays
• The VAT increase applies to a broader range of accommodation services, not just hotels and pensions
• It is estimated that hotels and pensions will contribute approximately 33% of the total revenue from the VAT increase
• The calculation takes into account that business travelers can reclaim VAT and that other services are not affected by the VAT increase
• The analysis shows that only 34.8% of total hotel revenue will be affected by the VAT increase, as business travelers can reclaim VAT and other services are not subject to the increase
• The calculation is based on data from the CBS regarding household spending and exempt sectors categorized by VAT rates

Source: open.overheid.nl

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