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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Annual Tax Act 2024 is a constructive compromise. Now measures for industry must follow, such as improved declining balance depreciation.
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.
On the occasion of the adopted regulations on digital tax assessments, Dr. Johannes Gernandt, Head of the VDMA's Tax Department, explains:
The draft for the Tax Reform Act has both light and shade. The fact is: Germany needs relief for the economy. Now.
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.
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.
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.
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
On July 5, 2024, the coalition leaders agreed on key points for the 2025 budget and a growth initiative.
The reduction of tax bureaucracy must finally make progress. The Annual Tax Act 2024 offers a great opportunity to create effective incentives for investment.
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.
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
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:
