Deduction and adjustment of input VAT as regards economic and non-economic use of goods and services
Deduction and adjustment of input VAT as regards economic and non-economic use of goods and services

Summary/Abstract: Background: The aim of the study was to analyse EU legislation and case-law on the deduction and adjustment of input VAT regarding economic and non-economic use of goods and services. This issue has been the focus of much controversy in recent years and has been the subject of several rulings by the Court of Justice of the European Union, the VAT Committee discussions, as well as the rulings of administrative courts and the interpretations of the Minister of Finance/Director of National Revenue Information in Poland. The study conducted a comprehensive legal analysis of the issue, at the same time drawing attention to the doubts that still exist despite the CJEU judgments.Research purpose: The aim of the study was not only to assess the relevant legislation or its interpretation, but above all to draw attention to the need to fill the legislative gap in the area studied, which has led, and may continue to lead, to non-uniform application of VAT rules in the EU Member States.Methods: The study was carried out predominantly using the empirical-dogmatic method, backed by a historical method and comparative method.Conclusions: Significant differences between the Member States of the European Union in terms of the deduction and the adjustment of input VAT regarding goods and services used for mixed purpose were identified. Despite the recent CJEU judgments, there is still a relatively large margin for interpretation, which may result in different legal and tax positions of entities in the EU Member States. There is therefore a need to adopt the EU legislation in this area.

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