- The EU Court of Justice ruled that spouses selling property together can be treated as a single VAT taxpayer.
- This decision affects individuals making occasional land sales.
- The case involved a Polish couple selling converted and equipped plots without running a business.
- Authorities initially treated them as separate VAT taxpayers, which the court challenged.
- The court referenced previous rulings, allowing a community of individuals to be a single VAT entity.
- Experts suggest this ruling could lead to changes in national VAT laws and practices.
- The decision broadens the scope for challenging tax authority decisions on joint property sales.
Source: mddp.pl
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