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Iranian media report a US forces attack on an Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island. The incident occurred one day after alleged Tehran missile launches toward the Strait of Hormuz and US attacks on Iranian positions.
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The industry association Eco criticizes the SPD's plans for an AI tax and additional levies on capital income. According to Eco, these measures could hinder AI development and disadvantage Germany in international competition.
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Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer plans to increase agricultural subsidies while the federal government intends to save on housing benefits. Farmers are to receive 60 million euros without application, in addition to interest-subsidized loans and tax privileges. The grain harvest is average for the years 2020 to 2025.
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The trade tax distribution for data centers will be newly regulated. In the future, 90 percent of the nominal connected load will be included in the calculation to involve municipalities more in larger data centers. The regulation will take effect in 2027.
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Since the introduction of the EU flat rate of three euros per product category for small shipments from third countries, parcel volume in Germany has decreased by up to 40 percent. A final assessment is not yet possible due to the short observation period.
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Starting in 2027, a planned change in trade tax law will allow around 90 percent of data center tax revenue to remain at the server farm locations. This aims to strengthen municipal finances and reduce opposition to data center expansion, with taxes increasingly based on electricity consumption rather than wages.
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The Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) ruled that parents can deduct contributions to private school support associations as school fees under certain conditions. The key factor is whether the funds are actually used to finance normal school operations.
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From 2028, income tax will be adjusted with an increased tax-free allowance. IT professionals with middle incomes (€50,000-€60,000) could see under €170 more per year. Single individuals in tax class 1 without children earning higher salaries could save up to €170 annually.
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A CDU politician criticizes the draft tax reform law, stating it will not generate growth impulses and that fiscal drag will burden higher incomes more. He demands at least eight billion euros for compensation, to be sourced from the overall budget.