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Save money with VAT forms

WIESBADEN, Germany - Many Americans are used to doing a little mental math in the grocery or retail store and adding a percentage onto the advertised price because of sales tax. In Germany, a 19% ...
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VAT forms provide patrons thousands in savings across Germany

The cost of a Value Added Tax form in Germany will increase Oct. 1, from $7 to $10 for purchases under $2,500, and from $90 to $100 for purchases over $2,500. “The VAT program is one of the most ...
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Another VAT form price hike in Germany not going over well with US personnel

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Defense Department personnel living in Germany are slamming a pending increase in the prices of documents that allow them to shop tax-free at some German stores, venting ...
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Why you should always request a VAT form when buying something expensive abroad

Ever see a Gucci or Longchamp or Burberry store at an airport and wonder who’s shopping at the terminal? Planners and savers, that’s who. If you’ve had your eye on a luxury item, or just want to ...
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VAT forms and other US military base services in Germany to cost more

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Military families in Germany soon will pay more for value-added tax forms and certain on-base services, a U.S. Army statement issued Monday said. Starting April 1, VAT form ...