- Austria will halve VAT on certain food items from 10% to 5%, funded by a tax on non-recyclable plastics.
- The specific foods eligible for the VAT cut are yet to be determined.
- The competition authority will ensure retailers pass the VAT reduction to consumers.
- A new tax on overseas imports (“package levy”) is planned to level the playing field for local retailers, but implementation details are unclear.
- Retailers and associations urge the government to address broader cost factors affecting food prices and inflation.
Source: msn.com
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