Germany’s Federal Tax Court Rulings and Recent VAT Developments Impacting Businesses

• Federal Tax Court ruled taxpayers liable for incorrect tax statements only if they contributed to or issued the invoice
• Incorrect tax statements by previous owners not attributed to property purchasers
• Input VAT can be refunded from advance payment invoices even if not included in timely refund applications
• Federal Ministry of Finance issued guidance on supplies for transport equipment to private customers
• Guidance also issued on special regulations for small enterprises

Source: kpmg.com

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