From July 1 the VAT on entry to dance events has been cut from 25 to 6 percent. Organizers say entry prices will nevertheless stay the same.
The so-called dance band VAT has been abolished. The tax rate on tickets to all dance events was thereby lowered from 25 percent to 6 percent.
Thomas Jansson organizes dances at Säterdalens Folkpark. He says the entry fees now in force will remain unchanged.
The reduction applies to every dance event regardless of whether dance bands are performing.
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