Each country has a minimum amount that you must spend to qualify for a VAT refund. This amount varies by country, so check before you shop. Be sure to carry your passport with you during your shopping ...

You can't visit Europe without doing at least a little shopping. From local artisans and craftspeople to luxury stores offering items than you can't get in the United States, some travelers take their ...

Biscuits are tricky tax terrain. One way they can fall foul of Britain’s value-added tax (VAT), a consumption levy, is to have an overindulgent chocolate coating. But how much is too much? A McVitie’s ...