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VAT Deductibility for Third-Party Property Renovations: Instrumental to Business Activity Required

  • The topic concerns the recognition of the right to deduct VAT for renovation or maintenance work on properties owned by third parties, provided there is a connection to business or professional activity.
  • The right to deduct VAT or claim a refund for deductible excess is recognized for renovations or maintenance on third-party properties held under lease, as long as there is a connection to business or professional activity, even if potential or prospective.
  • Article 30, paragraph 2, letter c of DPR n. 633/72 refers to the terms purchase and depreciable assets, which should not be interpreted literally but understood as having availability through a legal title ensuring possession or long-term detention.
  • The Italian Revenue Agency provided guidelines on the refundability of deductible VAT excess for work on third-party properties in a recent resolution.

Source: commercialistatelematico.com

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