The Austrian Ministry of Finance has issued a release on the repeal of VAT on protective masks, which are now required to be worn due to COVID-19. --- 14 April 2020 Blümel: Wearing masks now compulsory – no VAT on protective masks Finance Minister Blümel repeals tax on respirator masks – 0% VAT from 13-APR-2020 Especially during a successive revival of the economy, the principle remains: look after yourself, look after me. Protection masks covering the nose and mouth can prevent others’ body fluids from directly entering the wearer’s oral and nasal region. Wearing protective masks is therefore essential, especially...