- The article focuses on cases where the right to deduct input VAT is denied.
- The most common reason for denial is knowledge or should have known of fraudulent VAT practices by contractors.
- The tax authorities analyze various circumstances to determine if the right to deduct input VAT should be denied.
- The Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania has set out legal basis for applying VAT deduction.
- The Court has ruled that each taxpayer is individually liable for their own infringement.
- The Court has also ruled that the tax administration must provide objective evidence to substantiate claims of knowledge of fraudulent VAT practices.
- The Court has rejected arguments that an intermediary should not be held liable for fraudulent VAT practices.
Source: vatabout.com
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