- The new Dutch Cabinet proposed to increase the VAT rate on books and other goods and services
- The planned VAT increase is estimated to cost the primary and secondary education sectors an additional 60 million euros annually.
- Education organizations are calling for an exception for physical and digital learning materials from the VAT increase.
- The cost increase is expected to put further pressure on the learning materials market and reduce the freedom of choice for teachers and schools.
- Rising prices may force schools to make undesirable choices that could negatively impact the quality of education.
Source: fiscaalvanmorgen.nl
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