Slovakia – plan to increase VAT rate on foods containing increased sugar and salt to 23%, and to limit VAT deduction on car expenses to 50%

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Slovakia - plan to increase VAT rate on foods containing increased sugar and salt to 23%...

The Slovak parliament has approved the act amending and supplementing certain laws in connection with the consolidation of public finance. As part of the measures, Slovakia is planning to:

  • Increase the VAT rate to 23% on foods that contain increased sugar and increased salt, such as sweet snacks (chocolate, cookies and candied fruit, etc.), ice cream, jams, sweetened soft drinks, salty snacks (chips, etc.) – the increase will not affect the supplies of raw materials like sugar and salt themselves, or baby food, milk drinks, yogurts, 1005 juices with no added sugar;
  • limit to 50% the input VAT deductions on car expenses, when the car is used for private purpose as well. Expenses impacted are items such as the purchase of a car, leasing, costs of operation and maintenance, fuel. 100% Eligibility will remain to apply solely if the car is used exclusively for business purposes only (the burden of proof will be with the taxpayer).

 

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