The European Court of Justice ruled that the common VAT system:
- Does not preclude spouses engaging in separate economic activities on marital community property from being taxed separately; and
- Does not preclude one spouse losing flat-rate farmer status because of the actions of the other spouse if it is necessary to prevent tax evasion or administrative difficulties.
Source: GVC
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