- Austria has approved a VAT cut on essential foods from 10% to 4.9%.
- The change takes effect on 1 July 2026 as an anti-inflation measure.
- It applies to everyday items like milk, yogurt, butter, eggs, rice, flour, vegetables, fruit, pasta, and salt.
- The reduced rate does not apply when these foods are sold in restaurants.
Source: meridianglobalservices.com
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