- Kaffeefahrten are subject to margin taxation according to § 25 UStG
- Input tax exclusion for travel services even with negative overall margin
- Dispute over input tax deduction for bus costs and tax rate for dietary supplements
- BFH ruled that § 25 UStG does not apply to free trips
- Inclusion of travel services in margin taxation justified, even with negative overall margin
- Examination in the second instance whether fares were paid and input tax deduction is possible
- Plaintiff’s calculations in the second instance were taken into account
Source: haufe.de
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