Tag: Tax policy
Legal opinion considers new property tax to be unconstitutional
Housing estate in Berlin Property tax reform has caused problems nationwide. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Quite a few real estate owners have looked shocked at their new property tax assessment in…
More and more German companies are leaving for cost reasons
metal worker Energy-intensive companies in particular have to struggle with the comparatively high energy costs in Germany. (Photo: Photothek/Getty Images) Berlin German companies are increasingly relocating their business abroad. 32…
The big tax dispute – who in Germany is really being attacked by the tax authorities
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner Tax policy is the major point of conflict in the traffic light coalition. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Minister of Finance Christian Lindner (FDP) is exposed…
The chancellor promised himself a “small leap forward” from the coalition committee. But the SPD, the Greens and the FDP can’t even do that.
Robert Habeck (left) and Christian Lindner The Federal Economics Minister from the Green Party and Finance Minister Lindner on their arrival for the German-Dutch intergovernmental consultations in Rotterdam. (Photo: dpa)…
Lindner plans tax benefits for cars with synthetic fuels
Cars that are fueled with climate-friendly synthetic fuels – so-called e-fuels – should in future be taxed less than vehicles currently powered by petrol or diesel, said the FDP chairman…
London wants to combat the chronic weakness in growth with tax incentives
London The British government wants to overcome Britain’s chronic weakness in growth with higher state subsidies for childcare, tax incentives for older workers and investment aid for companies. “Over the…
US President Biden wants higher taxes for the rich and companies
Joe Biden arriving in Philadelphia on Thursday The President outlines his budget plans. However, Congress decides on the budget. (Photo: Reuters) Philadelphia US President Joe Biden wants to tax companies…
Federal Minister of Finance Lindner postpones presentation of the key figures in the budget
Christian Lindner The finance minister is resisting billions from his colleagues in the cabinet. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Finance Minister Christian Lindner is postponing the submission of his key figures for…
Up to 9000 euros relief for families since the beginning of the crisis
family with two children Low-income families benefit particularly from the measures. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Since the start of the Ukraine war a year ago, the traffic light coalition has put…
The FDP should stay the course
Federal Finance Minister and FDP leader Christian Lindner in Meseberg The FDP should not shy away from the conflict and continue to stick to its tough stance. (Photo: Reuters) Political…
“It’s not tax increases we’re talking about here”
>>iOS Is the Minister of Finance too lax about our tax money?The government has undertaken ambitious climate and environmental protection. How can you still have tax privileges on diesel, kerosene…
How the traffic light could save around 79 billion euros
Christian Lindner The Finance Minister wants to review subsidy payments. (Photo: IMAGO/Schreyer) Berlin For Christian Lindner (FDP) it is a seemingly harmless answer. During the recent government survey in the…
Monika Schnitzer and Michael Hüther: Do higher taxes make sense?
However, Habeck brought up an alternative in his letter: higher income, and therefore also higher taxes. Would it be worth it? Two leading economists disagree. Monika Schnitzer, Chairwoman of the…
A sensible alternative to buying back your own shares
iPhone models Manufacturer Apple was the largest share buyback last year. (Photo: IMAGO/AFLO) Last year, US corporations bought back their own shares for almost a trillion dollars and retired most…
The SPD is going astray in terms of tax policy
Saskia Esken and Kevin Kuehnert The SPD chairwoman and her general secretary are calling for more taxes for higher incomes. (Photo: imago images/Future Image) Berlin As if in a continuous…
Higher VAT? Advance of the FDP causes trouble in the traffic light
A week later, VAT is actually being discussed in Germany. The reason is a push by the FDP parliamentary group for a fundamental tax reform. In a paper by the…
Lindner is working on tax relief for companies
Christian Lindner The Federal Minister of Finance wants to reform corporate taxes. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) is preparing a comprehensive reform of corporate taxes. Experts in…
Lindner is working on tax relief for companies
Christian Lindner The Federal Minister of Finance wants to reform corporate taxes. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) is preparing a comprehensive reform of corporate taxes. Experts in…
FDP calls for tax cuts in response to US subsidies
Berlin While the right reaction to the US government’s multi-billion dollar subsidy program is still being negotiated at European level, the FDP parliamentary group is now presenting proposals. In a…
EU forgets half the Inflation Reduction Act
Inspection of a windmill Europeans want to invest more in green energy – especially on credit. (Photo: dpa) The EU is literally looking under every stone to see if there…