The Danish government announced this week that it planned to make books exempt from a 25 percent value-added tax.
Tag: Value-Added Tax
Denmark Wants Kids to Read More. Will a Tax Cut Help?
With the country facing a “reading crisis,” the Danish government plans to exempt books from a 25 percent value-added tax.
British Court Answers an Eternal Question: How Much Potato Does a Crisp Contain?
A snack company’s yearslong effort to protect the sanctity of its poppadom spuddered — er, sputtered — in a tax tribunal this month.
The Purpose of Extra-Large Marshmallows? A U.K. Court Weighs In
A British tribunal considered how a slightly larger marshmallow might be taxed by evaluating its taste, size and packaging.
Could Brexit Destroy British Fashion?
Already pushed to the breaking point by the pandemic, designers, manufacturers and retailers claim the newly-negotiated Brexit deal is a disaster.
For Britain’s Art Dealers, Post-Brexit Trade Isn’t So Free
New taxes, fees and red tape have some in the trade worried they will go out of business. Others see opportunities as the market readjusts.
U.K. Eliminates the Tampon Tax
Britain is the latest of several countries to get rid of the tax in recent years.
Luxury Homes in the French Alps Are a Great Deal. There’s a Reason for That.
For buyers willing to rent luxury homes to vacationers, the savings on value-added tax are substantial.