- Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance posted a decision on input VAT deductions for test vehicles.
- The taxpayer, an engine manufacturing plant, claimed deductions for test vehicles used in engine development.
- The Tax Office denied the deduction, arguing the vehicles’ characteristics didn’t allow for it.
- The Federal Finance Court ruled in favor of the taxpayer.
- Test vehicles were frequently modified and distinct from production vehicles.
- They lacked characteristics of passenger cars, being non-registrable and non-convertible.
- Design and use were similar to racing cars.
- Input VAT exclusion for passenger cars didn’t apply to these test vehicles.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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