- Austria will halve VAT on essential food products from 10% to 5% starting July 1, 2026, to help households with high living costs.
- The government will introduce a tax on non-recyclable plastic and fees on parcels from non-EU countries to help finance the VAT cut.
- The measure aims to lower grocery bills, deliver immediate savings, and reduce inflation to around 2%.
- The exact list of food products eligible for the reduced VAT rate has not yet been published.
- Similar VAT reductions have been announced in Sweden and Denmark.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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