- A new economic study proposes temporarily reducing VAT from 20% to 10-15% on a narrow list of basic goods (food and household energy) in Albania.
- The measure aims to provide social relief and stabilize prices.
- The study uses INSTAT (2024) data on household spending, with a tax base of 844.8 billion lek.
- It evaluates the fiscal, economic, and social effects of a controlled VAT reduction, focusing on impacts on the budget, prices, and household consumption.
Source: altax.al
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