The VAT rise to 22% originally planned in Italy for 2013 may be delayed to 2014. Italy may however fail to meet the 3% budget deficit requirement for 2013 imposed by the European Commission if the VAT rate is not raised. The delay of 3 months is estimated to cost around €1 billion in lost revenue for the government.
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