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Lithuania Proposes Tax Reforms to Boost Defense Funding Amid Regional Security Concerns

  • Lithuania proposes tax reforms to increase defense funding
  • VAT rate to rise from 9 percent to 12 percent for transport, heating, tourism
  • VAT on books to decrease to 5 percent
  • Corporate tax to increase by 1 percent
  • Income tax rates to rise
  • Public consultation open until April 30, 2025
  • Aimed at addressing regional security concerns after Russian invasion of Ukraine
  • Government to review feedback post-consultation before implementing changes

Source: fiscal-requirements.com

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