Government seeks alternative to VAT increase for culture and sports with support from Christian parties

• Uncertainty regarding the increase in VAT on culture and sports
• Minister Heinen receives support from Christian parties for the increase, but also commits to finding an alternative
• Opposition initially opposes the VAT increase, but later agrees to support it with conditions
• The C3 parties (CDA, ChristenUnie, SGP) agree to support the tax plan in exchange for consideration of an alternative to the VAT increase
• The government is obligated to find an alternative to the VAT increase for sports, culture, and media
• The VAT increase may be avoided if an alternative is agreed upon by the parties involved

Source: accountancyvanmorgen.nl

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