ViDA VAT Package Likely to be Decided by EU Finance Ministers on 5 November

• The Supreme Court ruled that bread with added gluten can benefit from the reduced VAT rate, in line with the fiscal neutrality principle of the EU.
• Vandemoortele Barcelona, S.A. challenged a decision by the AEAT regarding the VAT rate for bread products with added gluten.
• The Supreme Court overturned the previous decision, allowing bread products with added gluten to qualify for the reduced VAT rate.
• The court based its decision on the principle of fiscal neutrality, outdated technical criteria, and the perception of the average consumer.
• Relevant legislation includes the VAT Law and General Tax Law, as well as EU directives on VAT and fiscal neutrality.
• Previous EU court cases have established that similar products should receive the same tax treatment.

Source: etaf.tax

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