- No input tax deduction is allowed if the invoiced services were not actually provided (sham services).
- This applies even if an invoice with separately stated tax exists and the issuer owes the tax under § 11 Abs 14 UStG.
- The rule applies regardless of whether the recipient of the service acted in good or bad faith.
- Based on VwGH decision from 18.08.2025, Ra 2023/13/0006.
Source: leitnerleitner.com
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