Guidelines for Deducting Input VAT in Business Operations: Case Study and Regulations

• Tax deductible input value added tax (VAT) is determined by the principles outlined in Circular No. 219/2013/TT-BTC.
• VAT input for goods and services used for production and business activities subject to VAT can be fully deducted.
• VAT input for goods and services used for both taxable and non-taxable activities can only be deducted for the taxable portion.
• VAT input for goods and services used for activities such as humanitarian aid or oil and gas exploration may be fully deducted.
• VAT input for goods and services used for non-taxable activities as per Circular No. 219/2013/TT-BTC cannot be deducted, except for specific cases outlined in the circular.

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