Cabinet refuses to submit separate VAT plan, sparking debate in Dutch Parliament

• The First Chamber wants the government to submit its plan to increase VAT on culture in a separate bill to parliament
• State Secretary Idsinga refuses to do so, stating that the VAT measures should be part of the overall Tax Plan
• Idsinga argues that including the VAT measures in a separate bill would delay implementation and preparation for businesses
• The financing of tax relief for workers and entrepreneurs also requires that prepayments in 2025 for services in 2026 or later be taxed at the standard VAT rate
• Idsinga believes that a separate bill for the VAT plan is undesirable and could lead to uncertainty for businesses and taxpayers.

Source: accountancyvanmorgen.nl

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