- The UK wants foreign sellers on digital marketplaces to pay VAT at the point of sale to reduce online tax avoidance.
- Tax experts say the plan may replace one loophole with another.
- Making marketplaces collect VAT could add administrative burdens and create double-taxation risks.
- Dishonest sellers may still evade taxes by using non-compliant platforms or misclassifying goods.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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