- Council of the EU has authorized Germany to continue excluding the right to deduct input VAT on business goods and services used for private purposes
- This decision was made to prevent distortions of competition within the EU
- Germany had requested this authorization due to concerns about potential tax evasion and fraud
- The authorization will be in effect until December 31, 2022, unless the Council decides to extend it
Source: research.ibfd.org
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