- Thrift stores are taking legal action against VAT taxation, seeking a court ruling this week to end the 21% VAT requirement. They argue this constitutes double taxation since VAT was already paid on the original purchase. The stores only pay VAT on their profit margin, not the full amount. Last year, the government rejected a VAT reduction proposal for thrift stores.
Source: fd.nl
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