- The new 6% VAT rate for moderately priced housing construction is complex and difficult to control, according to tax expert Leonardo Marques dos Santos.
- The measure may push the market towards smaller homes to fit the €648,000 price cap set by the government.
- Monitoring the use of materials and equipment for different projects will be challenging for tax authorities.
- The overall increase in tax benefits adds complexity and may not be efficient; direct subsidies could be a better alternative in some cases.
- Recent court rulings may lead to additional tax assessments for developers who applied the reduced VAT rate incorrectly.
Source: jornaldenegocios.pt
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