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How is the “1% of annual income” limitation applied when claiming VAT credit on rental expenses?
According to Article 175.3 of the Tax Code, VAT paid on housing and meal expenses may be credited. Under the Rules approved by Resolution No. 492 of the Cabinet of Ministers dated November 22, 2024, 50% of housing expenses (rental of residential apartments and individual residential houses), but not more than 1% of the annual income earned, may be deducted from income for tax purposes.
If a taxpayer pays housing expenses (rent) to a landlord who is a VAT payer on the basis of an electronic invoice, the taxpayer may claim a VAT credit corresponding to 50% of the rental payment. However, this raises the following question: if the calendar year has not yet ended, how can the requirement that the amount not exceed “1% of annual income” be complied with when claiming the VAT credit?
The State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy has stated that, under the Rules approved by Resolution No. 492 of the Cabinet of Ministers dated November 22, 2024, 50% of housing expenses related to employees incurred by the taxpayer during the tax year, but not more than 1% of the annual income earned, may be deducted from income for tax purposes. The same limitation applies to 50% of representation expenses incurred by the taxpayer during the tax year, subject to the 1% annual income limit.
According to Article 175.3 of the Tax Code, except for the expenses specified in Articles 109.4 and 119.2, VAT may not be credited when expenses referred to in Article 109.3 of the Tax Code are incurred.
Accordingly, if a taxpayer claims VAT credits on VAT paid in relation to housing expenses for employees during the tax year, and it is determined at the end of the year that the expenses incurred exceed the established limit, the VAT amounts previously credited in respect of the portion exceeding the limit must be corrected by submitting an amended tax return for the relevant period or periods. The resulting taxes must be paid to the state budget together with the accrued interest.
Legal basis: Article 175 of the Tax Code and Resolution No. 492 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated November 22, 2024.
According to Article 175.3 of the Tax Code, VAT paid on housing and meal expenses may be credited. Under the Rules approved by Resolution No. 492 of the Cabinet of Ministers dated November 22, 2024, 50% of housing expenses (rental of residential apartments and individual residential houses), but not more than 1% of the annual income earned, may be deducted from income for tax purposes.
If a taxpayer pays housing expenses (rent) to a landlord who is a VAT payer on the basis of an electronic invoice, the taxpayer may claim a VAT credit corresponding to 50% of the rental payment. However, this raises the following question: if the calendar year has not yet ended, how can the requirement that the amount not exceed “1% of annual income” be complied with when claiming the VAT credit?
The State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy has stated that, under the Rules approved by Resolution No. 492 of the Cabinet of Ministers dated November 22, 2024, 50% of housing expenses related to employees incurred by the taxpayer during the tax year, but not more than 1% of the annual income earned, may be deducted from income for tax purposes. The same limitation applies to 50% of representation expenses incurred by the taxpayer during the tax year, subject to the 1% annual income limit.
According to Article 175.3 of the Tax Code, except for the expenses specified in Articles 109.4 and 119.2, VAT may not be credited when expenses referred to in Article 109.3 of the Tax Code are incurred.
Accordingly, if a taxpayer claims VAT credits on VAT paid in relation to housing expenses for employees during the tax year, and it is determined at the end of the year that the expenses incurred exceed the established limit, the VAT amounts previously credited in respect of the portion exceeding the limit must be corrected by submitting an amended tax return for the relevant period or periods. The resulting taxes must be paid to the state budget together with the accrued interest.
Legal basis: Article 175 of the Tax Code and Resolution No. 492 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated November 22, 2024.