- The Swedish Tax Agency issued a new position statement on VAT payment responsibility and expense handling.
- It replaces a previous statement from 2005.
- Reimbursed expenses recorded in a suspense account are not included in the taxable amount under EU Directive 2006/112/EC.
- Taxable persons must provide evidence of actual expense amounts, but VAT on these expenses is not deductible.
- A guarantee on goods affects service classification only if it meets specific criteria under Article 2(1)(c) of the directive.
- The statement offers updated guidance on VAT liability and compliance when invoicing and legal provisions do not align.
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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