- The Estonian Retailers Association and major supermarket chains have launched a campaign urging the government to lower VAT on essential food items.
- They argue that high VAT has made food unaffordable for many, causing a decline in food sales over the past four years.
- Lowering VAT on essential foods would benefit consumers, domestic producers, and reduce administrative burden on the state.
- Most EU countries have lower VAT rates on food; Estonia, Denmark, and Lithuania are exceptions, but Lithuania’s rate is still lower than Estonia’s.
- Retailers claim that a VAT cut would directly lower prices and help families struggling with rising food costs.
Source: news.err.ee
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