- EU should aim for a single value-added tax rate across the bloc
- A group of trade associations, companies, and academics recommend this change
- The EU VAT Expert Group released a report suggesting this to simplify administration
- They believe a single rate aligns with the EU’s goal of a unified VAT area
- The report advises the European Commission to standardize VAT rules across EU countries
- Future law proposals should have identical wording and implementation in all member states
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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