- The new coalition of PVV, VVD, BBB, and NSC plans to increase VAT on books, which will also apply to educational materials
- Education organizations are urging for an exception to be made for physical and digital learning materials
- The estimated cost increase for primary and secondary education due to the VAT hike is 60 million euros annually
- The increase in tax rate will lead to higher prices for both physical and digital learning materials, putting further pressure on the education market
- Rising prices of learning materials have already reduced the freedom of choice for teachers and schools, and a VAT increase will exacerbate this issue
Source: accountancyvanmorgen.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.
