- The sale of plastic shopping bags in supermarkets is considered an independent service, not an ancillary one.
- Customers buy bags separately, and the bag serves its own purpose for those without one.
- The sale of plastic bags is subject to 21% VAT, not the reduced rate for groceries.
- The customer’s choice and separate payment for the bag support its classification as an independent service.
- Appeals by the supermarket operator were dismissed by both the Amsterdam Court and the Supreme Court.
Source: taxlive.nl
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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