VAT Deduction Allowed for Castle Renovation Aimed at Taxable Rental, Court Rules

• Taxpayers can deduct input VAT on castle renovation costs if there’s objective intent to generate taxable rental income.
• Deduction is allowed even if the property also preserves family heritage and regardless of financing through donations or subsidies.
• Entrepreneurial activity for VAT purposes does not require profit intent; business-like behavior suffices.
• The case was remanded because the lower court did not properly determine the deductible VAT amount based on commercial versus private use.

Source: bundesfinanzhof.de

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