- Differential taxation under § 24 UStG applies to the sale of used stairlifts only if the items are resold without significant alterations.
- If the reseller performs modifications or processing beyond standard repairs, creating a new item, differential taxation cannot be applied.
- The identity of the original item must be maintained for differential taxation to be valid.
- Reference: BFG decision from 03.07.2025, RV/5100831/2018.
Source: leitnerleitner.com
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