Germany Clarifies Input Tax Deduction Rules for Small Businesses Transitioning to Standard Taxation

• Clarifies input tax deduction rules for small business owners moving from small business regulations to standard taxation.
• Input tax deductions are excluded for services received and used before the transition, including advance and down payment invoices.
• Input tax adjustments are allowed if deductions couldn’t be claimed before the transition, subject to de minimis thresholds.
• VAT Application Decree is amended based on these clarifications.
• Transitional rule allows reliance on the previous VAT Application Decree for VAT returns filed through Nov. 10.

Source: news.bloombergtax.com

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