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VAT: Not for me! That’s the slogan used by a Dutch electronics retailer ("BTW: Weg ermee!"), and every time I hear it, I wince just a little. Why? Three reasons. Let’s start with the obvious: 1. It’s misleading.The average consumer hears “no VAT” and assumes they’re getting a 21% discount. That’s the standard VAT rate

As a VAT specialist, I try to stay in shape—both physically and mentally. The physical part ranges from a brisk walk to the coffee machine to proper outdoor activity like biking or jogging. Mentally, nothing keeps the brain fitter than the daily workout called VAT. I’ve picked up running again recently, and I must admit—it’s