- The Ministry of Education and Research opposes imposing VAT on private hobby schools and children’s camps, arguing it would reduce access for children from lower-income families.
- The ministry supports keeping these services VAT-exempt, highlighting their role in providing non-formal education and supporting youth development.
- Education Minister Kristina Kallas emphasized that making these services more expensive would disproportionately affect children from less wealthy families.
- The ministry has questioned the Finance Ministry about the unequal VAT treatment of municipal and private hobby schools and is seeking legal clarity.
- If administrative changes are not possible, the Ministry of Education is prepared to push for legislative amendments to maintain VAT exemptions.
Source: news.err.ee
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