- The reduced VAT rate for painting and plastering homes does not apply to creative murals.
- Artistic murals are not considered renovation or repair work.
- There is no indication that the legislator intended a broader interpretation of the relevant VAT provision.
- Decorative murals created by visual artists after a home has been in use for over two years are not eligible for the reduced VAT rate.
Source: taxlive.nl
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