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Tax
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Retirement Income Tax Threat Looms
Concerns are mounting regarding the planned “Aktivrente” (active retirement) scheme, set to take effect on January 1, 2026,…
September 30, 2025
Coalition Stalls Divorce Tax Reform
Significant disagreement has emerged within German political circles regarding the future of the “Ehegatten-Splitting” – a system of…
September 29, 2025
Wealth Tax Proposal Targets German Billionaires
The leader of Germany’s largest trade union federation, the Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (DGB), Yasmin Fahimi, has proposed a one-time…
September 27, 2025
Airline Tax Cut Gains Traction
The German parliamentary group of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has signaled openness to reducing the aviation tax,…
September 27, 2025
Food Tax Cut Off Table
The Federal Minister of Agriculture, Alois Rainer (CSU), has stated that current budgetary constraints preclude any potential reduction…
September 26, 2025
Overtime Tax Break Delayed
The planned tax exemption for overtime bonuses is facing delays and may not be implemented as quickly as…
September 25, 2025
Sugar Tax Sparks Union Rift
A proposal by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Schleswig-Holstein to introduce a tax on beverages with high…
September 25, 2025
Wealth Creation Not Wealth Tax
A senior figure within the CSU (Christian Social Union) has voiced strong opposition to proposals linking potential cuts…
September 24, 2025
Tax Relief Debate Heats Up
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has cautioned the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) against prioritizing tax relief in areas…
September 22, 2025
Taxpayers Hail Reiches Tax Cut Plan
The Federation of Taxpayers has voiced its support for a proposal by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Katarina…
September 21, 2025
SPD Seeks Inheritance Tax Hike
Debate intensifies in Germany over potential inheritance tax reforms, highlighting differing perspectives on economic fairness and the nation’s…
September 21, 2025
Inheritance Tax Reform Eyes 800000 Euro Lifelong Allowance
A leading economist is proposing a significant overhaul of inheritance tax regulations, advocating for a lifetime tax-free allowance…
September 21, 2025
Inheritance Tax Hike Off The Table
Government officials have dismissed proposals to increase inheritance tax, particularly concerning the transfer of businesses. Thorsten Frei, Head…
September 20, 2025
Union Calls for Arms Industry Tax
A prominent trade union leader is advocating for a special tax levied on the exceptional profits of arms…
September 20, 2025
Inheritance Tax Sparks CDU Debate
A renewed discussion surrounding inheritance tax reform is taking place within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party. Following…
September 19, 2025
Tax Reform Debate Heats Up
A debate surrounding potential reforms to inheritance tax is gaining momentum in Germany, with representatives from both the…
September 19, 2025
SPD Calls for Inheritance Tax Reform
A growing sentiment within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) signals a push to link discussions surrounding welfare state…
September 18, 2025
Overtime Tax Breaks May Not Boost Work Hours
Analysis suggests proposed incentives may not boost working hours in Germany. Recent proposals by the German government to…
September 17, 2025
Tax Reform Sparks Union Rejection
A significant disagreement has emerged regarding proposed reforms to Germany’s inheritance tax system. The Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social…
September 17, 2025
Bayern Demands Higher Inheritance Tax Thresholds
Bavaria is advocating for an increase in inheritance tax allowances, arguing the current system places undue financial pressure…
September 16, 2025
Inheritance Tax Reform Sparks Debate
A potential overhaul of Germany’s inheritance tax system is being proposed, focusing on a lifetime allowance and tying…
September 16, 2025
Farmers Tax Breaks Spark Union Ire
A leading representative of the German Customs and Finance Trade Union (BDZ) is advocating for the elimination of…
September 15, 2025
EU Plans Spark Parcel Tax Fears
Concerns are rising over the European Union’s proposed flat-rate customs levy on small package shipments, with the head…
September 15, 2025
Greens Push for Local Tax Boost
Germany’s Green Party is proposing a series of measures aimed at alleviating the financial burden on municipalities struggling…
September 15, 2025
SPD Seeks Inheritance Tax Talks
Following statements by Christian Union (CDU/CSU) parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn regarding the inequitable distribution of wealth, the…
September 15, 2025
Tax Breaks Boost Company Housing
Addressing the acute housing shortage, a leading figure from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has called for a…
September 13, 2025
Inheritance Tax Reform Gains Support Across Parties
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) has welcomed remarks from Jens Spahn, parliamentary group leader of the Christian…
September 13, 2025
Tax Hikes Possible to Cover Future Budget Gaps
Advisor to Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, economist Jens Südekum, has indicated that tax increases may be necessary to…
September 10, 2025
Farmers Get Diesel Tax Break Back
The German government has announced the full reinstatement of the agricultural diesel rebate, effective January 2026. The Federal…
September 10, 2025
Grimm Slams Tax Breaks for Restaurants Commuters>
Leading economist Veronika Grimm has sharply criticized recent tax cuts targeting the hospitality sector and increasing commuter benefits,…
September 10, 2025
Commuters and Restaurants Get Tax Relief!
The Federal Cabinet has approved the 2025 tax amendment bill, introducing an increase in commuter allowances and a…
September 10, 2025
Inheritance Tax Overhaul Needed
A leading figure in German inheritance law is calling for a fundamental overhaul of the current legislation, citing…
September 5, 2025
German Inheritance Tax Revenue Surges to Record High
German tax authorities collected €133 billion in inheritance and gift tax in 2024, representing a 123 percent increase…
September 3, 2025
Wealthy to Fund Tax Cuts Says SPD Leader
The leader of the SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag, Matthias Miersch, has signaled a potential shift in…
September 3, 2025
Tax Expert Rejects Bavarian Leader’s Inheritance Tax Plan
The chair of the German Council of Economic Experts, Monika Schnitzer, has voiced opposition to proposals for the…
September 3, 2025
CDU MPs Demand Inheritance Tax Overhaul
Within Germany’s governing coalition, calls for reform of the inheritance tax are gaining momentum, igniting a debate over…
September 2, 2025
North Rhine-Westphalia Still Missing Five Percent of Property Tax Returns
North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) continues to grapple with outstanding issues relating to the property tax reform, with significant numbers…
September 2, 2025
Söder Rules Out Tax Hikes
The leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), Markus Söder, has firmly positioned himself against tax increases, stating…
August 31, 2025
Linnemann Rules Out Tax Hikes
The General Secretary of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Carsten Linnemann, has urged an end to coalition discussions…
August 31, 2025
Tax Returns Could Soon Be Automated
A citizen’s advocacy group is adding its voice to calls for a significantly streamlined tax declaration process for…
August 29, 2025
German Tax Debate Divides Ruling Party
A debate has emerged within Germany’s governing coalition regarding potential tax increases for high earners. The discussion was…
August 26, 2025
CDU Tax Plan Faces Party Rejection
A proposal from CDU budget expert Andreas Mattfeldt to increase taxes on high earners, potentially funding social reforms,…
August 26, 2025
SPD Spots Shift in Union on Tax Hike Debate
A potential shift in Germany’s tax debate is emerging following a proposal from a leading CDU politician to…
August 26, 2025
CDU Lawmaker Open to Higher Tax on Wealthy
A prominent CDU lawmaker has proposed a potential compromise to ongoing budgetary debates, suggesting a willingness to consider…
August 26, 2025
Tax Professor Slams Government Over Cum-Ex Scandal
A leading German tax expert is urging the new federal government to intensify efforts to combat so-called “cum-cum”…
August 25, 2025
Klingbeil Vows Crackdown On Welfare And Tax Fraud
Germany is set to intensify its efforts to combat welfare and tax fraud, according to statements made by…
August 24, 2025
Economists Divided Over Proposed Tax Hikes
Leading economists are offering divergent perspectives on proposals from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) to increase taxes. Clemens…
August 24, 2025
Klingbeil Accuses Union Over Tax Dispute
Germany’s Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has responded to criticism from opposition parties regarding his recent statements on potential…
August 23, 2025
Cities Face Tax Hikes to Close Funding Gaps
German municipalities are anticipating potential increases in property tax rates in the coming years as they navigate growing…
August 21, 2025
Greens Oppose Restaurant Tax Cut
Germany’s Green Party has voiced sharp criticism of the government’s proposed reduction in value-added tax (VAT) on food…
August 21, 2025
German Towns See Record Business Tax Revenue
German municipalities achieved a record high in trade tax revenue in 2024, totaling approximately 75.3 billion euros, according…
August 21, 2025
German Tax Revenue Continues to Rise
German tax revenues continued to rise in July, although at a slower pace than observed in previous months.…
August 21, 2025
Haseloff Opposes Tax Hikes Favors Welfare Reform
The debate around Germany’s fiscal policy is intensifying, with diverging views emerging from key political figures. Reiner Haseloff,…
August 20, 2025
NFT Sales Now Subject To Sales Tax Ruling
A German tax court in Lower Saxony has issued a landmark ruling concerning the value-added tax (VAT) treatment…
August 20, 2025
Luxury Tax Plan Faces Opposition From Local Authorities
A proposal by Germany’s Left Party to introduce a special tax on luxury real estate is facing criticism…
August 20, 2025
Greens Accuse Opposition of Tax Cuts For The Wealthy
Members of Germany’s Green Party are sharply criticizing the opposition CDU and its leadership, alleging policies favoring the…
August 20, 2025
Coalition Deal Must Hold Says Minister Amid Tax Debate
A debate regarding potential tax increases for high-income earners and wealthy individuals is unfolding within the German federal…
August 19, 2025
Opposition Rejects Tax Hike Plans
The leading opposition bloc, the CDU/CSU, has firmly rejected recent suggestions from Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil that tax…
August 18, 2025
SPD Backs Tax Hike Plan For Top Earners
Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is defending considerations raised by Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil regarding potential tax increases…
August 18, 2025
Opposition Rejects Tax Hike Call for High Earners
Disagreements are emerging within Germany’s governing coalition regarding tax policy, specifically proposals for income tax relief and the…
August 17, 2025
German Finance Chief Open to Tax Hikes
Germany’s Finance Minister and leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has indicated a willingness to…
August 17, 2025
SPD Pushes For Tax Relief For Middle Class Families
A key figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is continuing to advocate for income tax reform focused…
August 17, 2025
Tech Tax Details Remain Unclear
Plans for a potential digital levy on large corporations remain largely undefined, according to a recent response from…
August 15, 2025
Defense Agency Backs Tax Cuts For Arms Industry
The President of the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the German Armed Forces…
August 15, 2025
Consumers Demand Relief From Energy Tax
Germany’s leading consumer protection group, the Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverbands (VZBV), is urging the government to lower electricity tax for…
August 14, 2025
Tax Revenue Falls As Audit Staff Shrinks
A recent survey conducted by the “Süddeutsche Zeitung” across Germany’s 16 federal states reveals a significant decline in…
August 9, 2025
Pension Payments Face Increased Tax Burden
In 2024, approximately 22.3 million people in Germany received pension benefits totaling around 403 billion euros. According to…
August 8, 2025
Tax Cut Powers Up German Homes
Negotiations within the German Bundestag are intensifying regarding a potential reduction in electricity taxes for all consumers. Representatives…
August 6, 2025
Restaurant Crisis Looms Tax Cut Falls Short
The German hospitality sector is facing mounting pressure from staffing shortages, rising costs and concerns about a potential…
August 4, 2025
Wealthy Face Tax Hike Push
A growing chorus within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) is advocating for the introduction of new taxes and…
August 3, 2025
Germany Eyes Tech Growth Not Just Digital Tax
The debate surrounding the implementation of a digital tax continues, with Federal Minister for Digital Affairs, Karsten Wildberger,…
August 2, 2025
Spahn Rules Out Tax Hikes Amid Budget Concerns
The debate surrounding Germany’s federal budget deficit has intensified, with leading figures from the CDU/CSU parliamentary group expressing…
August 1, 2025
Tax Row Threatens German Coalition
Disagreements are emerging within Germany’s governing coalition over future tax policy, potentially creating a significant point of contention…
August 1, 2025
Social Security Faces Future Tax Hikes
The Federal Labor Minister and leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Bärbel Bas, has suggested potential tax…
August 1, 2025
Germany Boosts Digital Tax Fraud Fight
The German Federal Ministry of Finance, under the leadership of Lars Klingbeil (SPD), is planning to intensify efforts…
July 31, 2025
Tax Breaks May Boost Newspaper Subscriptions
A coalition of media experts is urging the German government to actively implement its commitment to bolstering a…
July 31, 2025
Restaurants May Not Fully Pass Tax Cut
The incoming reduction in value-added tax (VAT) on food in restaurants is unlikely to be passed on to…
July 31, 2025
Milliardaire Tax Needed for Development Aid
The German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Reem Alabali-Radovan, is facing a significant budget reduction of…
July 28, 2025
Social Group Demands Tax Funds for Healthcare
The Sozialverband Deutschland (SoVD), a prominent social advocacy group, has intensified calls for increased government funding to bolster…
July 27, 2025
Social Group Urges Tax Funds for Healthcare
The Sozialverband Deutschland (SoVD), a prominent social welfare association, is advocating for increased government funding to bolster both…
July 27, 2025
Social Group Demands More Tax Funds for Healthcare
The Sozialverband Deutschland (SoVD), a prominent social welfare association, is calling for increased government funding to bolster both…
July 27, 2025
Home Office Tax Break Favors Top Earners
A recent analysis of German income tax statistics reveals a notable disparity in the benefits derived from various…
July 26, 2025
Germany Eyes Arms Industry Profit Tax
Bremen, a significant hub for the arms industry, is facing renewed debate over the profits generated by major…
July 24, 2025
Tax Scandal Bill Tops 7 Billion
The process of addressing the “Cum-Cum” tax fraud scandal is progressing slowly, according to recently released figures. A…
July 22, 2025
Tax Revenue Soars Again
Germany’s tax revenues continue to rise significantly, according to the latest monthly report released by the Federal Ministry…
July 22, 2025
Tourism Calls for Restaurant Tax Cut
The German government is urging federal states to swiftly agree on a reduction in value-added tax (VAT) for…
July 21, 2025
Flights Get Cheaper Tax Cut Incoming
The German government is reportedly planning to reverse the increase in aviation tax introduced by the previous administration…
July 21, 2025
Airlines Seek Tax Relief to Lower Fares
Calls are mounting within the German parliament for a policy shift aimed at reducing the cost of air…
July 21, 2025
Left Party Backs Wealth Tax for Pensions
The debate surrounding a proposed “Boomer Solidarity Contribution” has spurred renewed calls for a broader approach to funding…
July 18, 2025
Pensioner Tax Plan Faces Opposition
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has followed the Christian Union in rejecting a proposal for a special levy…
July 17, 2025
Rürup Slams Proposed Pension Tax
Prominent pension expert Bert Rürup has cautioned against a proposed supplementary levy on income from retirement benefits targeted…
July 17, 2025
Pension Tax Plan Sparks Opposition
The proposal by the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) to introduce a special levy on individuals receiving…
July 16, 2025
Economist Praises “Boomer Tax” Idea
The chair of the Expert Council for Economic Affairs (SVR), Monika Schnitzer, has expressed support for a proposed…
July 16, 2025
Taxpayer Group Slams Generational Tax Plan
A proposal for a supplementary levy targeting high earners in retirement, dubbed a “Boomer-Soli” (roughly translating to “Boomer…
July 16, 2025
EU Tax Plan Faces Business Backlash
Concerns are mounting across German business and political circles regarding proposed EU plans for a new corporate tax.…
July 16, 2025
Boomer Tax Sparks Debate
A proposal for a special levy on higher retirement incomes, dubbed a “Boomer-Soli” has been put forward by…
July 16, 2025
Tax Simplicity Now Demanded
The German Tax Union (DSTG) is advocating for significant simplifications in the process of filing individual tax returns.…
July 14, 2025
Voigt Presses Berlin on Energy Tax Finances
Thuringia’s Minister-President Mario Voigt has intensified calls for the federal government to expedite action on electricity tax relief…
July 13, 2025
Cities Urge Electricity Tax Relief
The German Association of Cities (Deutscher Städtetag) has issued a stark warning against excluding private households from planned…
July 11, 2025
Tax Burden Rises
49 AM.. This date signifies the point at which, calculated purely on a symbolic basis, individuals begin earning…
July 10, 2025