Dutch Parliament Criticizes Government’s VAT Increase Plans

• The Dutch Parliament is disappointed with the government’s approach to finding alternative coverage for the proposed VAT increase on sports, culture, and books.
• The government’s focus on finding coverage within the VAT domain has been met with criticism from the Parliament.
• Several parties have suggested alternative coverage options outside the VAT domain, including reforming the consumption tax on sugary drinks, scrapping red diesel, and revising the expat scheme.
• The coalition parties are aware that finding coverage outside the VAT domain will put pressure on the financial agreements made during the formation of the government.
• Most parties are critical of the idea of increasing VAT due to concerns about rising inflation and the impact on food prices.
• Two potential options for finding coverage within the VAT domain remain: unifying the VAT rate and simplifying the VAT system.

Source: taxlive.nl

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