The Federal Ministry of Finance has extended the sales tax equity measures for aid to flood victims from the summer to the end of 2021.

In its coalition agreement, the traffic light coalition has laid down many planned changes in tax and social welfare law.

Good economic forecasts lead the tax estimators to a much better outlook for government finances.

The statutory interest rate of 6 % for interest on arrears and refunds has been unconstitutional since 2014.

The statutory interest rate of 6 % for interest on arrears and refunds has been unconstitutionally high since 2014.

Applications for Restart Assistance or Bridge Assistance III may be submitted until October 31, 2021.

All taxpayers will be given an extra three months to file their 2020 tax returns with the IRS due to the Corona pandemic.

The Federal Fiscal Court has further specified the requirements for exemption from motor vehicle tax in two rulings.

Following the flood disaster in July, both those affected and aid workers are being relieved by various tax measures.

As of July 1, 2021, import VAT is also due for shipments from a non-EU country with a value of less than 22 euros.