Christmas competition: 29 wins when shopping in Spittal!

Christmas competition: 29 wins when shopping in Spittal!

During Advent, the Neuer Platz in Spittal becomes the center of festive activities. From December 1, 2024, a big Christmas competition will take place there, which not only promises gambling, but also highlights the importance of regional shops. Prizes such as 50 euro vouchers or Christmas boxes can be won every day in a total of 29 local stores. The winnings come exclusively from different businesses, which means that participants can get to know the variety of businesses on site. The lucky winners are announced in the evening, and on every Sunday in Advent and on Christmas Eve there are special raffles with high-quality prizes such as sports glasses and champagne, as meinbezirk.at reported.

Increased requirements for receipts from 2024

At the same time, retailers will face new legal requirements regarding receipts from January 1, 2024. The mandatory information on these receipts will be expanded and will in future include not only the names and addresses of the company, but also the serial numbers of the electronic recording system and the security module. In addition, the check value and the continuous signature counter must be noted. The Handelsblatt points out that failure to comply with these regulations, such as in the case of a tax audit, can result in high financial penalties if the cash register technology does not meet the legal requirements. This could result in the tax office assessing taxes based on estimated profits.

The changes to receipts are part of ongoing efforts to increase transparency in retail as Spittal's Christmas competition aims to boost the local business community. The participants not only have the opportunity to win, but at the same time support local crafts and small businesses in the region, which also makes the pre-Christmas period a special experience, as handwerksblatt.de reports.