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"One of the key instruments for EU competitiveness is a functioning single market, an important component of which is an effective tax system. The discussion over a common VAT system for the EU is therefore a step in the right direction, as we see in the Commission’s Green Paper of 1 December 2010 on the future of VAT. I therefore welcome the Commission’s plan to develop a comprehensive VAT system which would eliminate the susceptibility of the current system to fraud, would be sufficiently stable and resistant to fraud – estimated to be as high as EUR 100 billion annually in the EU – and which would contribute to greater transparency and the competitiveness of European businesses. The VAT system in operation in New Zealand should be an inspiration to the EU. For social reasons, I consider it important in the reform to retain Member State discretion in decision making on reduced rates of VAT on selected goods. The report also contains promising conclusions and proposals (VAT with a broad base, a VAT system based on location, VAT collection methods such as, for example, the limited Data Warehouse Model combined with the Certified Taxable Person model). Overall, it can be said that the report submitted by David Casa presents a detailed analysis of this issue, makes reference to the relevant legislation, and also contains relevant recommendations on the future of VAT in the EU."@en1
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