- Input VAT recovery may not be disallowed in Italy if a deed is declared null and void under civil law
- Italian Tax Authority challenged input VAT recovery on a property purchase due to a deed being declared null and void
- Right to recover input VAT is generally subject to evidence of transfer of ownership
- Taxpayer cannot be denied input VAT recovery solely based on a deed being declared null and void, unless there are elements of fraudulent behavior
- VAT principles prevail over civil law in cases of conflict
- Italian Supreme Court clarified that input VAT recovery cannot be disallowed solely based on a null and void deed under civil law
Source: dlapiper.com
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