LtDan1d ago

Is VAT more straightforward in Europe than USA?

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Is VAT more straightforward in Europe than USA? - Lemmy.zip

I mean, as a European: have you visited the US and noticed that they don’t even include tax within the price (meaning you’ll pay more at checkout since that’s where it only appears)? It’s ridiculous, most countries include VAT within the price of their goods and services but. At least within the EU, VAT is included within the price making it final without any arithmetic.

Show threadBuffalox1d ago

I think it’s illegal in Europe to list prices excluding VAT, I know for sure it is in my home country Denmark, that makes it much simpler as a customer in Europe than in USA.

USA is a country of lawlessness, and lack of consumer protection, where sellers are allowed many “tricks” that are illegal in EU, it’s not just the VAT, but also misleading labeling and marketing.

Show threadohulancutash
EU prices for consumer goods and services must be listed VAT inclusive, but price listings specifically aimed at exterior export or business customers can quote prices ex-VAT, as long as the VAT rate is also quoted and it is made clear these are b2b prices.
Mar 28 at 10:25amWeb
Show threadBuffalox1d ago
Which makes sense, because businesses deduct the VAT anyway.
I think pretty obviously we are talking consumers here. I also stated consumer protection.