- New VAT chain starts January 2025
- VAT refund application only covers credit on VAT return (schedule 72)
- Refund only possible if credit is at least 50 euros
- Validation rule in Intervat prevented refund requests for less than 50 euros
- Transitional arrangement until September 2025 allows refund of full credit
- Validation rule was activated prematurely
- Tax authorities deactivated the rule
- VAT payers can modify their January 2025 returns until February 20 or request a refund separately
Source: vatsquare.com
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