OLL Demands Abandonment of VAT Rate Increase on Sports Services to Support Student Exercise

• OLL demands abandonment of VAT rate increase on sports services
• Government proposal would increase VAT rate from 10% to 14%
• Increase in VAT rate affects students’ ability to exercise
• Ministry of Finance estimates increase will bring state 12 million euros/year
• Low-income students already struggle to afford sports services
• Study shows students worry about money for food and medicine
• OLL calls for lower VAT rate on services promoting physical activity
• Encourage students to use sports services with discounts and vouchers
• Implement VAT increase with transition period to assess impact on students

Source: dailyfinland.fi

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