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Swedish Government Plans to Cut Food VAT to 6% Starting April 2026

  • Swedish government proposes reducing food VAT from 12 percent to 6 percent
  • Change to take effect from 1 April next year until 1 January 2028
  • Proposal to be presented by the Tidö parties soon
  • Government has promised 80 billion kronor for new initiatives in the upcoming budget
  • Initiatives will include temporary economic measures and structural measures
  • Some tax cuts for companies and households are expected
  • Reduced food VAT is likely to be part of the upcoming budget proposal

Source: swedenherald.com

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