- The Finance Committee met with State Secretary Folkert Idsinga to discuss the proposed VAT increase on sports, culture, media, and accommodation
- The discussion was prompted by a motion to separate this proposal from the Tax Plan 2025, which was rejected by the government
- Idsinga stated that the VAT increase is necessary to offset tax relief for citizens
- Senators suggested treating the VAT increase separately but in parallel with the Tax Plan 2025 to avoid delays
- Concerns were raised about the lack of impact analysis and the potential rejection of the entire Tax Plan 2025 by the Senate
- Idsinga emphasized the importance of the VAT increase for budgetary reasons and the potential negative impact on businesses if not implemented on time
- The Second Chamber will discuss the VAT increase in mid-November, while the plenary treatment of the Tax Plan 2025 in the Senate is scheduled for later
Source: eerstekamer.nl
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