- Bookstore BV X sold a bound diary with 160 pages
- The diary was marketed as a tool for gratitude and self-reflection
- BV X applied a reduced VAT rate on the diary, but the tax inspector disagreed
- BV X argued that the diary should be classified as a book based on its content
- The court ruled in favor of BV X, stating that the diary qualified as a book both in appearance and content
- The court emphasized the importance of the pre-printed texts in the diary
- The court concluded that the diary met the criteria to be considered a book for VAT purposes
Source: futd.nl
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
