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by Bruce Frey
Wed Mar 15, 2006 10:52 am
Forum: The Stew Pot
Topic: FYI-Visiting Germany
Replies: 18
Views: 6668

Re: VAT

I think I last did this with the UK, a number of years ago. Darryl, Last year I was unable to get a VAT refund at LHR because my purchase was not from someone who participated in the program even though my receipt clearly showed the VAT amount. Unfortunatley, I was in a bit of a time crunch and did...
by Bruce Frey
Wed Mar 15, 2006 10:16 am
Forum: The Stew Pot
Topic: FYI-Visiting Germany
Replies: 18
Views: 6668

VAT Refund

It will vary a little from country to country. Many places (typically high street merchants) frequented by tourists participating in the "tax free" program will usually have a "Tax Free" sticker of some sort displayed. They will give you a filled out form which you can get the VA...
by Bruce Frey
Wed Mar 15, 2006 7:38 am
Forum: The Stew Pot
Topic: FYI-Visiting Germany
Replies: 18
Views: 6668

Visiting Germany

Hello Nick, You should look at this like hunting an fishing where you DO NOT want to calculate the cost per pound of the bass/walleye/quail, etc. when the cost of travel and equipment is considered. I have lived in Europe (Spain, Russia and now Italy) for the last ten years and it does take a bit of...