- The principle statement discusses the concept of “tenkt vedlikehold” in relation to capital goods under the VAT law
- Capital goods are defined as machines, equipment, and real estate that meet certain criteria
- The distinction between repairs/maintenance and upgrades is based on the tax law’s definition
- The issue at hand is whether the concept of “tenkt vedlikehold” should also apply to VAT regulations
- “Tenkt vedlikehold” allows for immediate deduction of costs that would otherwise be considered upgrades
- Examples are provided to illustrate how this concept applies in different scenarios
Source: skatteetaten.no
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