- Suspension of VAT Rate Change: The transitional law that would impose a general VAT rate of 21% on advance payments and tickets for cultural activities starting from January 1, 2025, has been suspended, as confirmed by State Secretary Van Oostenbruggen of Finance.
- Alignment with Legislative Intent: The government suspended the implementation of this law to ensure it aligns with the Van Dijk motion, which advocates for a full application of the transitional law. Consequently, it will not apply to advance payments and tickets for cultural activities between January 1 and July 1, 2025.
- Alternative Proposal and Temporary Tax Adjustment: The suspension allows the government six months to develop an alternative coverage proposal in collaboration with the House of Representatives. To accommodate this, the government will increase the rates of the first and second income tax brackets by 0.03 percentage points for one year in 2026.
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