Hairdressing services will be subject to a 9% VAT rate come July 1st.
An Offaly TD is calling out the Government’s refusal to extend the 9 per cent VAT rate to beauty and nail salons.
From 1st July, hairdressing services will be subject to a 9% VAT rate, whereas other services will remain at 13.5%.
Deputy Carol Nolan says business owners are facing ongoing increases in their bills:
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