- The court case involved the inclusion of excise tax in the VAT base for a veterinary disinfectant product.
- The product contained a high percentage of ethyl alcohol, making it subject to excise tax.
- The company argued the product was not excisable as it was a registered veterinary medicine.
- The court ruled the product was excisable as it was not registered as a veterinary medicine.
- The case highlights the importance of literal interpretation of tax laws and the impact of excise tax on VAT obligations.
Source: russiantaxandcustoms.com
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