- General practitioners in the Achterhoek region aim to mentor young doctors into establishing their own practices to alleviate staffing shortages. However, this initiative faces a significant hurdle due to VAT (Value Added Tax) regulations. A traineeship offered by Huisartsenzorg Oude IJssel, which includes exposure to various practices and a masterclass in practice management, is at risk. Because Huisartsenzorg Oude IJssel acts as an employment agency, it’s obligated to charge 21% VAT on hourly rates, a requirement that also extends to freelance substitute general practitioners. This tax burden is causing practice owners’ costs to rise sharply, leading to calls for tax exemption for healthcare secondment to prevent the program from failing.
Source: fiscaalvanmorgen.nl
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