- Sweden proposes reducing VAT on food and bottled water from 12% to 6% temporarily from April 2026 to December 2027
- The measure aims to ease household expenses and support consumer purchasing power amid inflationary pressures
- Alcohol including spirits, wine, and strong beer are excluded from the VAT reduction along with certain drinking water types
- The proposal requires parliamentary approval before implementation and would apply to taxable transactions after April 1, 2026
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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