Consumer researcher: Low buying mood due to lower VAT
retail trade The consumption of food and beverages has shifted from outside the home in restaurants, canteens or snack bars to “inhome”. The dealers benefit … Read more
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Media Markt VAT free: 16% on everything
This weekend until October 25, 2020, you will receive VAT waiver on your purchase from the technical specialist Media Markt. This means that you only … Read more
VAT reduction: consumer advocate draws negative interim balance
VAT reduction As part of state aid to cope with the corona crisis, VAT was temporarily reduced from 19 to 16 percent by the end … Read more
No boom from the tax cut (neue-deutschland.de)
Photo: dpa / Jens Büttner Federal Finance Minister and SPD Chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz did not save with pithy words when he and his cabinet … Read more
Money is withheld at gas stations
SSince July 1st, the value added tax in Germany has been temporarily reduced – from 19 to 16 percent for the general rate and from … Read more
After VAT cut: demands for fundamental reform
Berlin The federal government reacted to the economic consequences of the corona crisis with a historic measure: It lowered the value added tax for the … Read more
Economic stimulus package in the corona crisis: Leaning back somewhat
The Bundestag has passed important parts of the Corona stimulus package. The government did not respond to criticism from the opposition. Only every third place … Read more
Boost consumerism: VAT cut officially entered into force – video
The reduction in VAT has officially entered into force. All consumers are to benefit from this and the weakened economy is to be brought back … Read more
Bundestag decides to lower VAT and family bonus
Bundestag session on tax cuts Despite criticism from the opposition, the Bundestag approved the reduction in VAT. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Fewer taxes on shopping and … Read more
Bundestag decides to lower VAT and family bonus
Bundestag session on tax cuts Despite criticism from the opposition, the Bundestag approved the reduction in VAT. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Fewer taxes on shopping and … Read more