Tax refund service: Get Back Up to 22% on your costs across Europe

VAT (Value Added Tax) and excise duty are both taxes that are levied on goods and services.

• VAT is a tax on the value added at each stage of production and distribution of goods and services. It is a consumption tax that is added to the price of the goods or services and is paid by the final consumer VAT is usually a percentage of the price of the goods or services. Eurowag can arrange VAT refunds on fuel, tolls, and other business-related costs from all EU countries, plus the United Kingdom and Norway.
• Excise duty, on the other hand, is a tax on specific goods such as tobacco, alcohol, fuel, and other products that are considered to be harmful or non-essential. Excise duty is usually applied as a fixed amount per unit of the product, such as per liter of alcohol or per pack of cigarettes. Eurowag offers this service in 9 countries.

The ability to be reimbursed for expenses depends on various factors, including the country where the expenses were incurred, the reason for the expenses, and the policies of the organization or government entity responsible for reimbursement. Here are some general guidelines:

• Employment-related expenses
• Healthcare-related expenses
• Tax-related expenses: In some countries, you may be able to claim certain expenses as tax deductions on your income tax return. The rules and policies regarding tax deductions vary by country, so you should consult the tax laws in your country
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