Ever see a Gucci or Longchamp or Burberry store at an airport and wonder who’s shopping at the terminal? Planners and savers, that’s who. If you’ve had your eye on a luxury item, or just want to ...

WIESBADEN, Germany - Many Americans are used to doing a little mental math in the grocery or retail store and adding a percentage onto the advertised price because of sales tax. In Germany, a 19% ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Aleksandra Bal covers indirect tax and technology developments. With Black Friday fast approaching, many e-commerce sellers are ...

Each country has a minimum amount that you must spend to qualify for a VAT refund. This amount varies by country, so check before you shop. Be sure to carry your passport with you during your shopping ...

There has been a long-standing principle that UK VAT exemptions are applied narrowly but could the new government’s very high-profile decision to remove the exemption for supplies of education made by ...

HMRC collect Value Added Tax (VAT) through charging VAT at the point of sale on most goods and services in the UK. Businesses registered for VAT can charge VAT on their sales of goods and services, ...