- Remonon app for VAT refunds in Germany for US military personnel to launch on Jan. 1
- Users can scan and upload credit card receipts under 240 euros from German vendors
- App also accepts some cash receipts if vendor does not take electronic payment
- Legacy VAT program will be automated for electronic submission of forms
- Novat founder says 1,700 households have registered for the app
- App has processed $2.1 million worth of receipts, resulting in over $160,000 in tax refunds
- Users can upload receipts for online purchases with certain conditions
- New users need to register with local VAT-relief offices and have a bank account with an IBAN
- Refunds amount to 14% and 4% for items with VAT of 19% and 7%, respectively
Source: stripes.com
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