- The Dutch House of Representatives approved keeping the reduced 9% VAT rate for culture, media, and sports, reversing a planned increase to 21%.
- VAT on accommodation will still rise to 21% starting January 2026.
- To offset lost revenue, inflation adjustments to certain income and payroll tax brackets will be limited from 2026.
- The measure is a political compromise, supporting cultural accessibility while shifting fiscal pressure to accommodation services and taxpayers.
- The bill now awaits Senate approval.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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