- Hoge Raad ruling on VAT for installation of solar panels by water board
- Solar panels used for both economic and non-economic purposes
- Deduction of VAT allowed based on expected use for economic activities
- Court dismissed complaints against the ruling of the lower court
- Electricity produced by solar park used for water purification
- Taxpayer not entitled to VAT deduction for non-economic activities
- VAT directive must be followed in interpreting national law
Source: uitspraken.rechtspraak.nl
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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