# Input VAT deduction

*Last updated: 2025-07-10*

> Input VAT deduction is a tax mechanism allowing a business to deduct the value-added tax (VAT) paid on its purchases (input tax) from the VAT it is required to remit to tax authorities.

Input VAT deduction is a tax mechanism allowing a business to deduct the value-added tax (VAT) paid on its purchases (input tax) from the VAT it is required to remit to tax authorities. This ensures that VAT is levied only on the value added at each stage of the supply chain.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vorsteuerabzug](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vorsteuerabzug)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Input VAT deduction |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 51 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-10 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vorsteuerabzug |

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