- Theaters in the Netherlands have won a case allowing them to apply a lower VAT rate to alcoholic drinks served during intermissions.
- The case was brought by Theater De Kring, with two other theaters joining the lawsuit after losing in a lower court.
- The theaters argued that the drinks are not a separate product but rather support the overall theater experience.
- The court ruled that providing drinks during intermissions is part of the main theater performance and should be subject to the lower VAT rate.
- The theaters are pleased with the ruling and believe it could benefit all theaters in the country.
- The case may still be appealed to the Supreme Court if a separate case in another region reaches a different conclusion.
Source: taxlive.nl
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