- Latvian Parliament is considering a bill to amend the VAT Law.
- The bill proposes reducing VAT on firewood and thermal energy for households from 12% to 5% between January 1 and April 30.
- Residential building managers invoicing occupants for these supplies are also included.
- VAT invoices and returns issued at the 12% rate during this period must be corrected once the law takes effect.
- The law would take effect the day after it is promulgated.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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