The Local Germany https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Everything you need to know about paying taxes in Germany With special tax rules for dogs, prostitutes and church members, the German tax system can seem a tad overwhelming - even if you speak the language fluently. Here are the most important things to consider when paying tax in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20200227/what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-tax-system Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:57:42 +0100 what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-tax-system Prostitution, dogs and loneliness: A look at Germany's weirdest taxes Germany's excellent public transport and strong social safety net are funded by an extensive taxation system. Welcome to the weird and (sometimes not so) wonderful world of German taxation. https://www.thelocal.de/20191221/prostitution-dogs-and-loneliness-a-look-at-germanys-weirdest-taxes Sat, 21 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0100 prostitution-dogs-and-loneliness-a-look-at-germanys-weirdest-taxes German rich and famous in taxman's crosshairs Many of Germany's rich, powerful and famous have hit trouble recently, not because of drugs or sexual escapades, but because the taxman has found out about their Swiss bank accounts. https://www.thelocal.de/20140209/german-rich-and-famous-in-taxmans-crosshairs Sun, 09 Feb 2014 10:48:00 +0100 german-rich-and-famous-in-taxmans-crosshairs