VAT in Trinidad and Tobago
In Trinidad and Tobago, Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax on goods and services. VAT is added from the initial production of goods and services to the point of sale. The amount of VAT the user pays is based on the cost of the product minus any costs of materials that were taxed at a previous stage. Understanding VAT A value-added tax is a tax that is added to goods and services at every level of the supply chain. The tax is usually passed on to the consumer or end-user. It is based on consumption rather than income. In contrast to a progressive income tax, which levies more taxes on the wealthy, VAT is charged equally on every purchase. VAT is levied on the gross margin at each point…
