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German 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 …

Inheritance 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 …

Study: 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 …

Coalition 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 …

Germany 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 …

Germany’s Coalition Stakes Social Reform on Economic Growth Government coalition meeting on July 1, 2026, aims to approve sweeping reforms — but questions remain over the feasibility of relying on …

Ifo: Germany’s tank rebate largely reached petrol drivers but only partly reached diesel motorists Ifo finds Germany’s tank rebate was almost fully passed to petrol buyers but only partly to …

Rising social security contributions threaten to wipe out proposed €500 tax relief in Germany Planned €500 tax relief risks being offset by rising social security contributions in Germany, ULA warns …

Ehegattensplitting Reform Proposal by Lars Klingbeil Sparks New Debate in Germany SPD finance minister Lars Klingbeil has proposed limiting Ehegattensplitting to marriages entered into after the reform, a move that …