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Germany Proposes Climate Change Tax Plan

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Last updated 42 hours ago | Friday, September 20, 2019

On September 16, 2019, the German conservative parties, the Christian Democrats and the Christian Social Union, published a report calling for reform of environmental taxes and levies to help Germany achieve its emissions reductions targets. Read Full Story

German Government Submits 2020 Budget

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Friday, September 13, 2019

On September 10, 2019, German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz presented to the lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, the Government's draft Budget for 2020, which includes tax reduction measures. Read Full Story

Germany To Cut Corporate Tax For SMEs

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.con, Brussels

Thursday, August 29, 2019

On August 29, 2019, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier announced the outlines of a plan to reduce the tax and regulatory burden on small and medium-sized companies in Germany. Read Full Story

Germany Approves VAT Cut For E-Books

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.con, Brussels

Thursday, August 22, 2019

The German Cabinet has approved a proposal to reduce the rate of value-added tax on electronic publications. The rate is expected to drop from January 1, 2020. Read Full Story

Germany To Close Tax Loophole For Enveloped Dwellings

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Thursday, August 8, 2019

The German Government has announced proposals that would curb land transfer tax avoidance involving the purchase of properties held by companies. Read Full Story

G7 Backs OECD In Push For Global Digital Tax Response

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Thursday, July 25, 2019

G7 finance ministers have said that there is an urgent need to address the tax challenges posed by the digitalization of the economy. Read Full Story

New EC President Announces Plans For EU Carbon Border Tax

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Thursday, July 25, 2019

The newly elected President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, who was formerly Germany's defense minister, has proposed the introduction of a new Carbon Border Tax, which would be included in a new "Green Deal for Europe" she has promised to deliver within her first 100 days in office. Read Full Story

Germany To Provide Tax Breaks For R And D

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

On May 22, 2019, the German Cabinet approved a draft law providing a new tax subsidy for expenditure on research and development projects. Read Full Story

Germany Legislates To Improve Tax Dispute Resolution

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Monday, April 29, 2019

On April 16, Germany's Ministry of Finance published a draft law that would transpose into German law the requirements of the European Union directive on tax dispute settlement mechanisms. Read Full Story