Document 271 - Written interpellation by Zdeněk Hřib to Alena Schillerová concerning the impact of the amendment to the VAT Act on the financing of public transport

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–6.

This is a written interpellation regarding the impact of the amendment to the VAT Act on the financing of public transportation. The member of parliament points out that, starting in 2028, compensation paid to transportation providers will be newly classified as a transaction subject to VAT, which, in his view, could significantly increase the cost of operating public transportation for regions and cities and lead to reduced service or higher fares. He therefore inquires about possible legislative solutions, potential financial compensation from the state, and the impacts on other public services. The Minister of Finance states that the problem stems from an earlier amendment; the ministry is currently analyzing it and will decide on the next steps after assessing the budgetary impacts.