- The sale of a client portfolio by an accountant is subject to VAT and a fixed registration tax.
- The proceeds are considered self-employment income and taxed in the year received.
- The transaction is excluded from ISA due to the non-normal conduct of the activity.
- The transfer of only a client portfolio does not qualify as a transfer of a business unit and is therefore taxable for VAT purposes.
- The Italian Revenue Agency clarified these points in response to a specific inquiry.
Source: eutekne.info
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