value-added tax

Example Sentences

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It said this reflected higher global oil and shipping costs, even as the government cut value added tax to 13% from 16%.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Economists say raising taxes on households would help cool inflation, as would lowering the value added tax rate on home energy consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Tourists can no longer reclaim the 20% value added tax on purchases they make on Oxford Street or at Harrods.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025

Early this month, the government raised the value added tax and extended it to cover essentials such as fuel, cellphones, cooking gas and medicines.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2024

Operating expenses rose 8% in the fourth quarter because of higher energy costs and a provision related to value added tax on 2G licence payments in Bangladesh, the company said.

From Reuters • Feb. 2, 2023