The coalition agreement included a proposal to abolish reduced VAT rates for certain goods and services. The House has asked the cabinet for alternatives. On Tuesday, February 11, the Finance Committee will receive an explanation of these alternatives. You can follow the technical briefing live from 5:00 PM.
During the discussion of the Tax Plan 2025, the motion by member Inge van Dijk and others was adopted. This motion requests the cabinet to present an alternative implementation for the abolition of reduced VAT rates in consultation with the House before the Spring Memorandum.
Committee Debate
The Finance Committee will discuss the alternatives for abolishing the reduced VAT rate with Secretary of State Tjebbe van Oostenbruggen of Taxation, Tax Administration and Customs on Thursday, February 13.
What Happens in a Technical Briefing?
In a technical briefing, officials from a ministry or representatives from the Court of Audit, advisory councils, or research institutions explain the technical aspects of a particular dossier. After this explanation, Members of Parliament have the opportunity to ask questions. These questions are not politically oriented but focus on the facts. A briefing can be public or private, depending on the subject.
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