How to use a Value Added Tax (VAT) form when you PCS to Germany + Utilities Tax Avoidance Program

Today’s video will be all about Value Added Tax forms aka “VAT” forms. I’ll also briefly go over the Utilities Tax Avoidance Program (UTAP). Full Vlog: https://www.dtvdanieltelevision.com/2... *Updates: a/o Oct 1st, 2022, VAT forms are now: $10 for purchases less than €2500 $100 for purchases €2500 or higher $5 for reprints or mutilated/unused forms There’s many benefits to PCSing to Germany as a US military member. One of these benefits is the value added tax relief program. The Value Added Tax program is a tax relief program on personal purchases in the German economy. Germany imposes a 19% or 7% VAT on most items/services purchased (Unlike US, this is usually added on the sticker price). International Agreements between the U.S. and Germany permit U.S. Forces to procure tax-free goods and services for eligible members. **Skip Ahead Value Added Tax Forms 0:00 What is a VAT form? - 0:38 Germany VAT rate - 0:58 Types of VAT forms - 1:38 Who can use the VAT form? 2:16 How do I get a VAT form? 2:41 How do I use a VAT form? 3:19 Examples of Purchases - 4:10 When CAN’T I use the VAT form? - 4:46 Most common mistakes - 7:54 UTAP - 12:26 Recommendations - 13:36 Bloopers - 15:15 AER 215-6: https://media.defense.gov/2020/Aug/25... VAT forms: https://grafenwoehr.armymwr.com/progr... Need a PCS checklist? I’ve got every stage of your move covered! (PLUS: an explanation of acronyms): https://www.dtvdanieltelevision.com/2... Ultimate PCS Checklist Binder: https://dtv-daniel-television.sellfy.... FREE PCS to Germany Checklist: https://dtv-daniel-television.sellfy.... PCS to Germany - Arrival Checklist: https://www.dtvdanieltelevision.com/2... Your First Look at Grafenwoehr Germany: https://www.dtvdanieltelevision.com/2... Website: http://dtvdanieltelevision.com/ FB:   / dtvdanieltelevision   IG:   / dtv_danieltelevision   TikTok:   / dtvdanieltelevision