Tag: Corporate taxation
Traffic light steps against double taxation are not enough
Pensioners in Düsseldorf Despite the reforms, millions of people continue to be affected by double taxation. (Photo: IMAGO/Michael Gstettenbauer) Berlin The double taxation of pensions costs retirees money and is…
Natural gas tax increase is supported by all ministries
Natural gas is becoming more expensive again Natural gas refinery on the Persian Gulf: The usual VAT rate will be due again in Germany. (Photo: dpa) Berlin According to information…
Lindner is planning relief of two billion euros
Christian Lindner (FDP) The finance minister wants to increase the basic allowance again. (Photo: dpa) Berlin There is a new dispute in the traffic light coalition about a tax cut.…
Where the tax office looks closely
What will the tax office check in 2023? NRW publishes the “List of central and decentralized test fields” annually. Other federal states provide rules of thumb. (Photo: Imago) Frankfurt Drivers…
Where the tax office looks closely
What will the tax office check in 2023? NRW publishes the “List of central and decentralized test fields” annually. Other federal states provide rules of thumb. (Photo: Imago) Frankfurt Drivers…
This is how the European Commission wants to help small and medium-sized businesses
Ursula von der Leyen Von der Leyen will give her State of the Union speech on Wednesday. (Photo: imago images/ZUMA Wire) Brussels Exactly a year ago, Ursula von der Leyen…
Where Germany collects a lot of taxes – and where little
Christian Lindner (FDP) In some areas, Germany is not a high-tax country, on the contrary. (Photo: Bloomberg) Berlin The Federal Ministry of Finance begins with an admission. Germany belongs “to…
High tax country Germany? With whom the Treasury collects particularly heavily
Christian Lindner (FDP) In some areas, Germany is not a high-tax country, on the contrary. (Photo: Bloomberg) Berlin The Federal Ministry of Finance begins with an admission. Germany belongs “to…
OECD recommends reform to Germany
Tax reasons for the marriage The spouse splitting is criticized, also because it creates problematic incentives. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The industrialized nations organization OECD sees a suitable recipe against the…
Lindner is planning small relief for companies
Berlin Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) wants to strengthen Germany as a business location with a reform of corporate taxes. After a long period of preparation, the draft of his…
Lindner wants to relieve the economy by six billion annually
Christian Lindner Lindner’s draft must first be coordinated with the other ministries. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Finance Minister Christian Lindner has put together a tax package that is intended to relieve…
Federal government sees Germany as a high-tax country – but wants to change little
Even if the bill is repeatedly criticized, the federal government does not deny that Germany is a high-tax country. “In Germany, the tax and duty burden on earned income is…
Corporate profits are rising particularly sharply in Germany
Production at BMW According to the OECD, corporate profits have risen sharply in Germany. (Photo: dpa) Berlin According to a study by the OECD, corporate profits in Germany have risen…
Global minimum tax hardly pays off for Lindner
Christian Lindner (FDP) The Treasury Department expects that the global minimum tax will not bring much additional revenue. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) does not expect high…
The family entrepreneurs fear the flat tax reform
Berlin Carsten Linnemann has a few laughs on his side. “Thank you for the nice reception – despite the debates about our new basic program,” said the head of the…
Are large corporations migrating from Switzerland because of the minimum tax?
Zurich Rarely has the anticipation of a big windfall been so subdued: the introduction of the OECD minimum tax of 15 percent means that the Swiss federal state and cantons…
Is the taxation of emergency gas aid contrary to the system?
Heating There is controversy over whether or not the December 2022 gas relief should be taxable. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The federal government launched emergency aid because of the increased gas…
Habeck announces review of Viessmann sale
Robert Habeck The Economics Minister wants to analyze the Viessmann deal in detail, he announces. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck wants to take a close look at…
When it comes to taxes and duties, Germany is second in the world
Employee The tax burden for employees in Germany is significantly higher than in other countries. (Photo: DigitalVision/Getty Images) Berlin Germany ranks second among the industrialized countries when it comes to…
When it comes to taxes and duties, Germany is the runner-up in the world
Employee The tax burden for employees in Germany is significantly higher than in other countries. (Photo: DigitalVision/Getty Images) Berlin Germany ranks second among the industrialized countries when it comes to…