UNCLASSIFIED Panzer Tax Relief Office VAT UTAP UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Panzer Tax Relief Office VAT & UTAP UNCLASSIFIED USAG Stuttgart, Family and MWR

UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO VAT WHAT IS VAT? VALUE ADDED TAX VAT is Tax Relief for the purchase of goods and services on the local German economy for authorized members of the U. S Forces and civilian component. 19% on Goods and Services 7% Lodging 7 % Groceries Ken Ackermann-Jones/ 314 -596 -3678/ Kenneth. w. ackermann-jones. naf@mail. mil 2 of 10 11 DEC 19_V 1

UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO VAT Savings NF 1 VAT Form: For goods and small services under 2500. 00 Net Euro “ 2499. 99”. 10 Forms out at a time per household. NF 2 VAT Form: For goods and large services over 2500. 00 Euro. 1 Form out at a time per household. The “sponsor” will come in to the VAT Office to sign up for the program and add family members. Ken Ackermann-Jones/ 314 -596 -3678/ Kenneth. w. ackermann-jones. naf@mail. mil 3 of 10 11 DEC 19_V 1

UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Pre-Order NF 1 VAT forms (Under € 2500) We offer the option for you to pre-order your NF 1 VAT Forms (or mail to you) once you have enrolled in the VAT Program. • NF 1 (less than € 2, 500) VAT form only • Payment by card only • For pickup or to mail to your CMR address. • Request must be sent from a. mil email address • Please visit: www. stuttgart. armymwr. com “Facility & Programs > Financial > Value Added Tax (VAT) for further information on pre-ordering VAT forms. Ken Ackermann-Jones/ 314 -596 -3678/ Kenneth. w. ackermann-jones. naf@mail. mil 4 of 10 11 DEC 19_V 1

UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO What to ask the vendor NF 1 and NF 2 Vendors participation is voluntary-Not required to accept the VAT forms. NF 1 VAT Form • Ask vendor “Do you accept the VAT Form” before you make purchase? • You MUST have a VAT form in hand at time of purchase or ordering a service. (Paying is irrelevant) do not commit to vendor before obtaining the VAT form). • NF 2 VAT Form • Ask vendor if they accept a VAT Form and a cashier’s check. • Bring quote/cost estimate to the VAT office to insure it is correct before purchasing the cashier’s check. • Do not obligate “ A quote” (angebote) is needed along with a cashiers check. The only means of payment is “cashier’s check or loan approval. ” Ken Ackermann-Jones/ 314 -596 -3678/ Kenneth. w. ackermann-jones. naf@mail. mil 5 of 10 11 DEC 19_V 1

UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE PURCHASED • Not ALL purchases are tax relief authorized: • Home improvement, renovations and some home repairs “Require prior IMCOM-Europe approval (€ 2500 or more)”. • Please ask VAT Office for prior guidance on purchases € 2499. 99 or less (to identify if it is authorized tax relief). • Hardwood flooring. • Tile. • Windows/shutters. • If you buy or sell property. • Entering into long term contracts i. e. Fitness Clubs, Cell Phone contracts, Internet contracts. • Rentals etc. . Ken Ackermann-Jones/ 314 -596 -3678/ Kenneth. w. ackermann-jones. naf@mail. mil 6 of 10 11 DEC 19_V 1

UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO IMPORTANT VAT INFORMATION • • • VAT Forms are used per purchase NOT per item. VAT Forms are only valid in Germany. General Rule: one VAT form, one vendor, same day (per household account). White copy must be turned into VAT office or any CMR Mail Room. Look for the white drop off box marked VAT. (Keep your pink copy) VAT office is not responsible for lost forms. If you are staying in German hotel or renting car (you have only 7 days from arrival to sign up and obtain VAT forms to use retroactively). * No exception of policy German vendors are not experts on VAT program-VAT customer is responsible to know the rules of how to use the forms. Ask the VAT Office if you are unsure!! VAT forms have an expiration date of two years from date of issuance. The forms can not be used if expired!! Any unused or expired VAT forms MUST be turned in to the VAT Office (All VAT forms must be accounted for). Ken Ackermann-Jones/ 314 -596 -3678/ Kenneth. w. ackermann-jones. naf@mail. mil 7 of 10 11 DEC 19_V 1

UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO CONTACT INFORMATION Panzer VAT Office Panzer Kaserne Bldg. 2915 3 rd Floor RM 324 DSN 596 -3368 or 431 -3368 Civilian 09641 -70 -3368 or 07031 -15 -3368 Hours Monday – Friday 10 a. m. – 5 p. m. http: //www. stuttgart. armymwr. com Ken Ackermann-Jones/ 314 -596 -3678/ Kenneth. w. ackermann-jones. naf@mail. mil 8 of 10 11 DEC 19_V 1

UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO UTAP Utility Tax Avoidance Program UTAP Program = Contract between Garrison and Utility Company to provide tax free utilities (Electricity/Gas/Water). UTAP can assist with signing you up and explain the process. • Required steps and information needed to sign up: • • Do initial walk through with landlord. Obtain initial meter reading(s). Go to our website to complete the forms (or contact the UTAP Office for assistance). Bring a copy of rental agreement. Copy of orders (where applicable) $99 Signup fee to enroll. Note: Contractors must also bring in a valid NATO-SOFA Card and ID Card. • Call 596 -3452, 3453, or 3366 or civ 09641 -70 -596 -3452/3453 or 3366 for further guidance. • By appointment only (Please call ahead, 7: 30 a. m. – 4: 30 p. m. ). • http: //www. stuttgart. armymwr. com Ken Ackermann-Jones/ 314 -596 -3678/ Kenneth. w. ackermann-jones. naf@mail. mil 9 of 10 11 DEC 19_V 1