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Old 01-02-2015, 07:32 AM   #233
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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
Why do you believe it to be ridiculous? EU law requires member states to set a VAT rate of at least 15%, but the actual rate charged is set by national governments.

If the rate of VAT were to be lowered, other taxes would have to be raised to make up the shortfall.
Do you know what the UK VAT Rate is on paper books?

It's 0%

https://www.gov.uk/rates-of-vat-on-d...and-newspapers

Yes, 20% on eBooks is clearly ridiculous in my opinion.

Clearly it's acceptable to you and that's OK, but don't ask me to pay it on your behalf thank you.
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