- Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis announced a reduction in VAT on food from 10% to 5%
- The government will lose an estimated $30 million in revenue annually due to this change
- Halkitis stated that vendors will not incur any losses from the VAT reduction
- The decision to reduce VAT on food items was made to simplify the tax system
- The opposition had been calling for a decrease in VAT on essential items
- Halkitis defended the government’s decision, stating that the previous administration’s approach to VAT was flawed
- He rejected criticism that the move undermines the credibility of the Progressive Liberal Party in administering the VAT system
- Halkitis emphasized the country’s financial recovery under the current government’s management
Source: tribune242.com
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