- The Dutch Senate does not have a majority for the VAT increase on sports, books, and hotels
- A motion to separate the VAT measures in the tax plan was rejected by the government
- There is concern that rejecting the VAT increase could lead to the entire tax plan being rejected
- Various political parties want to know the effects of the VAT increase before proceeding
- The State Council believes the VAT increase should have its own legislative process
- There is discussion of finding an alternative to the VAT increase to make up for the lost revenue
- The government is facing potential challenges if the VAT increase is blocked
- The Finance Secretary believes the VAT increase should be included in the tax plan for clarity and efficiency
- The opposition parties are in talks with the coalition to find an alternative to the VAT increase
- The VAT increase will be discussed in the Dutch Parliament in November, with a final decision in December 2024.
Source: taxlive.nl
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