Confrontation Looms as Senate Rejects VAT Increase on Sports, Books, and Hotels

• The Dutch Senate does not have a majority for the VAT increase on sports, books, and hotels
• A motion to separate the VAT measures in the tax plan was rejected by the government
• There is concern that rejecting the VAT increase could lead to the entire tax plan being rejected
• Various political parties want to know the effects of the VAT increase before proceeding
• The State Council believes the VAT increase should have its own legislative process
• There is discussion of finding an alternative to the VAT increase to make up for the lost revenue
• The government is facing potential challenges if the VAT increase is blocked
• The Finance Secretary believes the VAT increase should be included in the tax plan for clarity and efficiency
• The opposition parties are in talks with the coalition to find an alternative to the VAT increase
• The VAT increase will be discussed in the Dutch Parliament in November, with a final decision in December 2024.

Source: taxlive.nl

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