Post by papiyakhatun666 on Feb 19, 2024 22:54:07 GMT -5
The Government is going to lower the VAT on masks. Currently, this medical product is taxed at 21%, but it will be reduced to 4% , the tax used by essential goods. Masks have become an essential element of protection against the coronavirus , and are also mandatory in many daily situations, reasons that have led the opposition and part of the citizenry to demand this measure, with the aim that the price is as economical as possible. The measure was announced today by the Minister of Finance , María Jesús Montero, during the debate on amendments to the entire General State Budget , held today in the Congress of Deputies. This reduction will come into force from next Tuesday , the date of the Council of Ministers, and will do so through a royal decree law.
The Minister of Consumption, Alberto Garzón, has also confirmed this measure on his Twitter account. Montero has stated that the Government has the approval of the European Commission, which is not Middle East Phone Number List going to open an infringement procedure against Spain for unilaterally modifying the VAT . According to the minister, the measure has been delayed because they have waited to receive this written response. The minister has emphasized the need to " rule out the risk of a million-dollar fine being imposed on Spain ", which is why permission has been requested from the European Commission.
This graph shows which are the best and worst masks to protect yourself from the coronavirus and in what situation to use each one In addition, the minister has also confirmed that the Government is going to impose a new cap on the maximum price of disposable masks , although this measure will be analyzed tomorrow in the inter-ministerial commission and it is not yet known what the figure may be. Today the maximum price per unit is 0.96 euros, so it is understood that it will be somewhat lower. Both measures will help make the cost of masks more accessible . When they come into force, lower prices will begin to be seen in supermarkets and pharmacies .