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TEAC Overturns Disproportionate VAT Penalty in Landmark EU Law Decision

  • TEAC annulled IVA penalty for violating EU law
  • Penalty was fixed at 10% of undeclared amount without considering economic harm
  • Penalty related to omission in VAT self-assessment for Q1 2018
  • Entity used reverse charge mechanism but failed to declare VAT
  • AEAT imposed penalty based on fixed percentage for serious tax offense
  • Entity argued omission was unintentional and did not harm tax revenue
  • TEAC found penalty disproportionate as no economic harm or fraud occurred
  • Ruling based on principle of proportionality and previous Supreme Court decision of July 25, 2023

Source: audiconsultores-etlglobal.com

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