- The ECJ ruled that suppliers are not liable for excess VAT invoiced to final consumers if there is no risk of tax revenue loss.
- Only non-taxable persons (final consumers) qualify as “final consumers” under Article 203; taxable persons who cannot deduct VAT are excluded.
- VAT liability must be assessed invoice-by-invoice, but estimates based on reliable data are allowed in mass transactions.
- Taxpayers must be able to contest estimates and correct overpaid VAT.
- The ruling clarifies the distinction between taxable and non-taxable customers and provides guidance for handling excessive VAT in mass invoicing cases.
Source: ggi.com
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