German inflation rises to 2.8% in July 2026 after fuel rebate ends Germany’s inflation rate climbed to 2.8% year-on-year in July 2026, driven by higher energy costs after the fuel …
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Germany Unveils 26-Point Plan to Crack Down on Tax Evasion Germany’s finance and justice ministers unveiled a 26-point action plan to crack down on tax evasion, boosting prosecutors’ tools and …
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German Reichsbürger Group Indicted by Federal Prosecutors Over Millions in Tax Evasion
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoReichsbürger Trial: Federal Prosecutors Indict Self‑Styled Monarch and Associates Over Alleged Million‑Euro Tax Evasion Federal prosecutors in Germany have indicted a group of Reichsbürger, led by a self‑styled monarch from …
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German government presents tax reform easing middle incomes, increasing top rates
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman tax reform seen as modest tweak, minister urges simplification and digital filing Germany’s tax reform ahead of the summer recess offers modest relief for low and middle incomes, Finance …
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Germany announces crackdown on tax fraud, ends immunity for voluntary disclosures
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany unveils action plan against tax and financial crime, ending self-report immunity Germany unveils a 26-point action plan against tax and financial crime, ending self-report immunity, boosting AI-led detection, tougher …
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German tax reform leaves middle-income earners with minimal relief after social contributions
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman tax reform’s promised relief eroded by rising social contributions, analysis shows German tax reform will yield smaller net relief than promised as rising social contributions and higher contribution limits …
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Inheritance tax valuation doubles market price of inherited Munich flat
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerInheritance tax valuation disputes surge as tax offices frequently outpace market appraisals German heirs face inheritance tax valuations far above market appraisals, creating surprise bills. This guide explains causes and …
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German homeowners disadvantaged by tax rules IW study reveals
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerStudy: Tax Bias Against Homeowners in Germany Leaves Owner-Occupiers Up to €87,000 Worse Off Study finds pronounced tax bias against homeowners in Germany—owner-occupiers lose up to €87,000 over 15 years …
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German coalition reportedly reaches agreement on income tax reform and growth package
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCoalition Signals Progress on Income Tax Reform After Eight-Hour Chancellery Talks Union and SPD finished eight-hour talks at the Chancellery with reports of an income tax reform agreement and a …
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Coalition committee meets to finalize growth package amid tax and labor disputes
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany growth package faces pivotal test as coalition meets at Chancellery German coalition meets today to decide a comprehensive Germany growth package of tax, labour and social reforms as negotiators …