culture El Sudcaliforniano 2026-09-10

Cultural Authorities Propose Eliminating VAT for Bookstores Nationwide

A new proposal submitted to Congress seeks to exempt national bookstores from paying the Value Added Tax (VAT). The measure is part of a broader federal strategy intended to support the struggling publishing industry.

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