VAT

VAT is a consumption tax levied on the value added to goods and services at each stage of production or distribution. It is a common form of sales tax collected by governments.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now as a potential tool for governments to raise revenue without increasing headline corporate tax rates.

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