- 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
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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