Germany’s Tax System Explained Like Never Before 🇩🇪
In this video, we dive deep into the structure, logic, and global impact of the German tax system — from income tax and corporate tax to VAT, hidden levies, and state-owned revenue streams. Whether you're a citizen, investor, policymaker, or student of economics, this long-form breakdown explains how Germany funds its economy, balances its social safety net, and navigates fiscal challenges in a globalised world.
🔍 Topics Covered:
How income tax works in Germany (Einkommensteuer)
Corporation tax and the trade tax (Gewerbesteuer)
VAT (Mehrwertsteuer) and consumption-based revenue
Solidarity Surcharge and post-reunification policies
State-owned enterprises and public bank financing (KfW, Landesbanken)
Germany’s role in EU tax harmonisation and global treaties
Tax impacts on labour, industry, and energy transition
Future of tax: digital economy, carbon taxes, and automation
📊 Bonus Section: Explore lesser-known revenue channels like public banking networks, sovereign bond leverage, and emerging ideas on taxing AI, automation, and data.
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🔗 References & Resources:
Bundesministerium der Finanzen: https://www.bundesfinanzministerium.de
Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis): https://www.destatis.de
OECD Tax Database: https://www.oecd.org/tax/tax-policy/
European Commission Taxation Portal: https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu
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