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VAT meaning for kids

Kid-friendly meaning

VAT means Value Added Tax. It is extra money added to the price of many things people buy, and the government collects it to help pay for public services.

Example

If an item costs ₦10,000 before VAT, the final amount at checkout may be higher because VAT is added.

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