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Taxation of so-called coffee trips: Commentary on 15.08.2024 Lower Saxony FG Decision

  • Kaffeefahrten are subject to margin taxation according to § 25 UStG
  • Input tax exclusion for travel services even with negative overall margin
  • Dispute over input tax deduction for bus costs and tax rate for dietary supplements
  • BFH ruled that § 25 UStG does not apply to free trips
  • Inclusion of travel services in margin taxation justified, even with negative overall margin
  • Examination in the second instance whether fares were paid and input tax deduction is possible
  • Plaintiff’s calculations in the second instance were taken into account

Source: haufe.de

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