- VAT on housing provided to staff was non-deductible as it was not primarily for surveillance purposes.
- VAT on private air transport was non-deductible due to lack of evidence of a permanent staff transport contract.
- Arguments connecting travel and advertising expenses to taxable activities did not override statutory VAT exclusions.
- A 40% penalty for noncompliance was upheld due to repeated, intentional claims of excluded expenses and VAT credits.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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