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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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Gloria Steinem, a defining figure of the US women's movement, has died at the age of 92. She was known for her journalistic work and her commitment to women's rights, including "reproductive freedom" and destigmatizing menstruation.
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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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Feminist icon and journalist Gloria Steinem has died at the age of 92 in New York City. She was a leading voice of the US women's movement and advocated for equality until the end.
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Women in Germany are having fewer children, unwilling to continue arguing over the division of family and work. Women performing care work face significant disadvantages in income and retirement provision, while men benefit.
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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.