Partial VAT Input Tax Deduction Allowed for 2016-2017; Appeal Otherwise Dismissed Due to Missing Records

• The taxpayer requested input tax deductions for vehicle purchases for 2014-2017 and submitted new documents.
• The taxpayer’s accounting records had significant gaps, with missing documents such as leasing agreements and purchase invoices.
• Trustees improperly offset invoiced amounts against credit notes, which is not allowed under commercial law.
• The taxpayer claimed additional deductions without addressing the FTA’s analysis or calculations.
• The appeal was partially upheld for 2016-2017 (CHF 4,670.91); otherwise, the appeal was dismissed.

Source: bvger.weblaw.ch

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