- The European Court of Justice recently issued a surprising ruling in a Polish case concerning the sale of property under marital joint ownership.
- The ruling could change how transactions by spouses are taxed and documented, affecting property owners and intermediaries.
- The case involved a couple selling land received from their parents, with professional help to prepare the land for sale.
- The court questioned whether the couple should be considered VAT taxpayers and if they should be treated as a single VAT taxpayer.
- The court decided that selling land with professional assistance could classify the seller as a business operator for VAT purposes.
- Engaging in active property transactions and using resources similar to businesses goes beyond personal asset management.
- The ruling aligns with previous Polish court decisions that pre-sale activities can affect VAT classification.
- The case raises questions about whether marital joint ownership can be considered a VAT taxpayer.
Source: crido.pl
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