Austria Repeals VAT on Protective Masks for COVID-19

The Austrian Ministry of Finance has issued a release on the repeal of VAT on protective masks, which are now required to be worn due to COVID-19.

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14 April 2020

Blümel: Wearing masks now compulsory – no VAT on protective masks

Finance Minister Blümel repeals tax on respirator masks – 0% VAT from 13-APR-2020

Especially during a successive revival of the economy, the principle remains: look after yourself, look after me. Protection masks covering the nose and mouth can prevent others…