BSW calls for tax exemption for pensioners up to 2,000 euros
With every pension increase, more pensioners slip into tax liability. The BSW wants to prevent this and is calling on the Saxon government to support initiatives at federal level.
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Ryanair withdraws from Saxony: high costs as the reason. Last flight from Leipzig to London on Saturday.
Ryanair is ending its flights from Leipzig and Dresden, with high location costs playing the main role. A comeback is unlikely for the time being.
Real estate transfer tax generated less revenue than planned
Saxony had increased the real estate transfer tax from 3.5 to 5.5 percent in 2023, hoping for considerable additional revenue. The result is lower.
Portal: Saxony has become faster with tax assessments
It takes an average of 51 days to process tax assessments in Saxony. There are considerable regional differences.
No property tax return: 135,000 cases estimated
For the calculation of the new property tax, properties in Saxony also had to be revalued. If the necessary declaration from the owner is missing, the tax offices will take action themselves.
Inheritance and gift taxes in Saxony rise to 81.1 million euros
Taxes must be paid on inheritances and gifts that exceed the tax-free amount. Last year, 12 million euros more was due than in 2022.
Tax estimate: further loss of revenue for Saxony
The tax estimate is an indicator of revenue development. In view of the economic situation, it was already clear in May that the Free State would have to make do with less money - the situation is different for the municipalities.
Traffic trial ends up in the taxpayers' association's black book
The city of Dresden experienced its blue miracle with a traffic experiment. An experiment that cost a lot of money failed on the bridge of the same name. A case for the taxpayers' association's black book
Challenges for tax offices in Saxony due to property tax reform
For the calculation of the new property tax, properties in Saxony also had to be revalued. Numerous owners filed complaints after notices were sent out - some of them successfully.
Career start in the Saxon tax administration
Saxony's tax offices also constantly need skilled workers. The next generation of tax administrators is trained in their own state.
Ministry of Finance: Deadline for 2023 tax return ends
The annual tax return is a challenge for many citizens of Saxony. An online portal helps to meet the deadlines.
Millions for the state - tax investigators' balance sheet lower in 2023
The state is dependent on tax revenue, also for the general public. Its investigators are therefore always doggedly on the trail of fraudsters and tax evaders - with success.
Tax estimate: Less revenue than expected for Saxony
The tax estimate provides an indication of how revenue will develop. According to the Saxon finance minister, significantly less money is coming into the state coffers than expected.
Saxon tax offices begin processing income tax returns for 2023
Saxony's tax offices have started processing income tax returns for 2023. The first notices are to be sent out from the end of March.
Overnight stay tax also for business travelers in future
The accommodation tax for guests of Berlin hotels will also apply to business travelers from 1 April. The House of Representatives passed a corresponding amendment to the law by a large majority on Thursday.The tax was introduced in 2014 for private overnight stays in order to make travelers contrib ..
Minister President Kretschmer calls for higher commuter allowance
Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has called for a higher commuter allowance to ease the burden on car drivers.
After the deadline: 56,000 property tax declarations still missing
Although the deadline has long since passed, the Saxon tax offices are still missing property tax declarations. As a result, offices often have to estimate the land value - not always to the owners' liking.
CDU and state farmers' association criticize policy of the traffic light coalition in the federal government
The CDU leadership in Saxony is harshly critical of the policies of the traffic light coalition in the federal government. Minister President Michael Kretschmer emphasizes the need to focus on growth and supports the demands of farmers.
Despite traffic restrictions: Schools remain open
Saxony's schools are to remain open on Monday despite the announced restrictions on road traffic due to the farmers' protests. "The schools will have to decide in accordance with the regional restrictions to what extent learning time must be arranged at home," the ministry said on Friday in response ..
Criticism of planned increase in air traffic tax
The Dresden Chamber of Industry and Commerce has criticized the planned increase in the air traffic tax and fears disadvantages for Dresden Airport.
Farmers block slip roads on the A72 between Zwickau and Chemnitz
Farmers blocked two slip roads on the A72 between Zwickau and Chemnitz on Tuesday morning.
Finance Minister asks offices for Christmas peace
Christmas is a time for reflection. During this time, the tax authorities should refrain from taking measures that could be perceived as inappropriate.
Almost 70 million euros from inheritances and donations
Saxony received 69.9 million euros from inheritances and gifts last year. A total of 620 million euros was left behind in more than 2,300 inheritance cases, as announced by the State Statistical Office in Kamenz on Thursday. Around a third (35 percent) was accounted for by bank deposits, 28 percent ..
Around 423,000 appeals against property tax assessments
About 423,000 appeals have been lodged against the new property tax assessments in Saxony so far. This was reported by the "Sächsische Zeitung" and the "Freie Presse" on Monday. The spokesman for the Ministry of Finance, Roland Herold, said that there were various reasons why owners did not accept t ..
Saxony's hotel and restaurant association (Dehoga) calls for permanently reduced sales tax for restaurants
The Saxony Hotel and Restaurant Association (Dehoga) is calling for a permanent reduction in sales tax for restaurants and catering service providers.
Parties want further reduced tax for gastronomy
Solid majority: All parties represented in the Saxon state parliament are in favor of a reduced VAT rate in the catering industry beyond 2023. After the Greens and the AfD, the CDU, SPD and Left also spoke out in favor on Thursday. "Already because of the general inflation, it would be wrong to rais ..