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5. 1. Is the textbook new or used?
2. Is the textbook required for a particular course of study or is it
merely “optional” or “recommended” reading?
3. Is the textbook being sold by a licensed on-campus bookseller or a
third party?
4. What is the nature of the educational institution (primary school,
secondary school, state university, private university, for-profit,
or not-for-profit)?
5. Is the student purchasing the textbook able to provide documentary
proof that they are a registered student and that the book at issue is
on their required syllabus?

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8. For example, while the Greek VAT law specifies
that children’s picture books are properly taxed
at the reduced rate of 6.5%, many Member
States expressly exclude picture books of a
more adult nature from special tax treatment.

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