I will be traveling to Paris next month and using the SkipTax app to handle VAT refunds on eligible purchases. After Paris, I will continue my trip to Rome before returning to the US.
I am confused about how the VAT refund process works in this situation. Since I will not be exiting the EU directly from France, I am unsure whether I need to validate my tax refund documents in France or in the last EU country I depart from.
I have also seen conflicting information about whether forms need to be printed or if digital scanning is sufficient, and I would appreciate clarification on the correct procedure.