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You don't pay VAT on "essential goods", eg food, clothing, rent, etc. Of course the rules are a bit fool about what is essential, and VAT is still a terribly r
by bensummers 11y ago
You don't pay VAT on "essential goods", eg food, clothing, rent, etc.
Of course the rules are a bit fool about what is essential, and VAT is still a terribly regressive tax.
- ajnin 11y agoIt depends on the country I guess, in France you do pay VAT on food (5.5%), clothing (20%), and for rent it depends on what you're renting but for most people you're right that they're probably exempt.