what is solidarity surcharge in germany
The solidarity surcharge in Germany is 5.5 percent of income tax or corporation tax. It is an special levy on income tax, capital gains tax and corporation tax in Germany. The surchage was introduced in 1991 in order to finance the cost of German reunification and to support the German Democratic Republic. The Solidarity Surchage is often criticized and discussed and its abolishment is demanded repeatedly. Essen: +49201 4789840 or by e-mail.