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"Government must nevertheless abolish solidarity surcharge"

Even after the ruling on the solidarity surcharge, the government must provide tax relief for companies. Abolishing the solidarity surcharge would make an important contribution to this.

Key demands of the VDMA for the 21st legislative period

To ensure the competitiveness of the mechanical and plant engineering industry, the VDMA is calling for reliable economic framework conditions. A strong industry means a strong economy.

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Small and medium-sized companies at a tax disadvantage

Germany continues to lose its attractiveness as a business location in international competition. This is also due to the high tax burden on small and medium-sized companies.

Where do the parties stand on VDMA demands?

The VDMA has addressed extensive demands to politicians. What do the parties think? Our overview shows the extent to which the mechanical and plant engineering industry is taken into account in the programs for the federal election on February 23, 2025.

Structural reforms instead of crisis mode: Setting the course now

Less bureaucracy, a maximum tax rate of 25% and an efficient infrastructure are essential to ensure competitiveness. Germany will only remain a strong industrial location through bold reforms.

Reforming the tax system for the future

The VDMA calls for lower tax burdens, including the abolition of the solidarity surcharge and a corporate tax rate of a maximum of 25 percent.

Courage to ensure freedom! - Germany needs real reforms

2025 is the year in which Germany must set the course for growth and competitiveness. It needs more courage to ensure freedom and rapid political reforms.

"Further measures needed to ease the burden on industry"

The Annual Tax Act 2024 is a constructive compromise. Now measures for industry must follow, such as improved declining balance depreciation.

"We need to put the brakes on taxes"

In industry, employment subject to social security contributions continues to decline. If you want to secure industrial jobs, you have to reduce the burden of social security contributions.

"A PDF is not digitization!"

On the occasion of the adopted regulations on digital tax assessments, Dr. Johannes Gernandt, Head of the VDMA's Tax Department, explains:

"Relieve the economy now without ifs and buts"

The draft for the Tax Reform Act has both light and shade. The fact is: Germany needs relief for the economy. Now.

Meet the deadline! Still apply for research allowance for 2020!

The new research allowance is becoming increasingly popular in the mechanical engineering sector. The Federal Ministry of Finance has now issued an important statement regarding the application deadlines for previous years.

Results of the BMF expert commission "Citizen-oriented income tax"

After a year of work, the commission of experts appointed by the Federal Ministry of Finance has presented its report on possible reform approaches in the area of income tax.

Results of the BMF expert commission "Simplified corporate tax

After a year of work, the commission of experts appointed by the Federal Ministry of Finance has presented its report on possible reform approaches in the area of corporate taxes.

Federal Cabinet adopts Tax Reform Act (SteFeG)

The federal government has passed the first tax measures announced in the growth initiative (we reported: https://www.vdma.org/viewer/-/v2article/render/108247752 ). At the same time, the measures of the

Government plans improvements to corporate tax law

On July 5, 2024, the coalition leaders agreed on key points for the 2025 budget and a growth initiative.

"Implement more bureaucracy reduction and investment promotion now"

The reduction of tax bureaucracy must finally make progress. The Annual Tax Act 2024 offers a great opportunity to create effective incentives for investment.

Supply of excise goods - EMCS procedure

On February 13, 2023, new reporting obligations were introduced under the new Excise Duty System Directive for excise goods in free circulation that are delivered or received across EU borders.

No agreement on the Growth Opportunities Act this year

The mediation committee called by the Bundesrat will not meet again this year. Negotiations between the federal and state governments had previously failed in informal working groups

"It must succeed on the second try!"

On the occasion of today's postponement of the cabinet decision on the Growth Opportunities Act, Dr. Ralph Wiechers, Member of the Executive Board and Head of the VDMA's Tax Department, explains:

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