Questão jurídica principal
Whether input VAT deductions were allowable for the foundation's research expenses
Decisão extraída
No. Input VAT deduction requires an actual, objectively established connection between input services and taxable output transactions; a mere intention to commercialize research later is insufficient.
Fundamentação extraída
Under the VAT rules then applicable, deduction is limited to taxable input services used for taxable outputs. The foundation proved such use only for part of the invoices; the remaining expenses lacked the required economic connection.