- The BMF has issued guidance on input tax deduction and gratuitous value transfers for both business and non-business purposes, including changes in use between these areas.
- The resulting amendments to the VAT Application Decree (UStAE) are outlined in the BMF letter dated April 1, 2026.
- The principles of this letter apply to all open cases.
- For periods before January 1, 2027, it is acceptable for businesses to continue applying the previous administrative practice regarding input tax deduction and gratuitous value transfers.
- The full text of the BMF letter is available on the BMF website.
Source: datenbank.nwb.de
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