Error in the law: Ministry of Finance wants to rectify errors in tobacco tax
The Federal Ministry of Finance has made a mistake with the tobacco tax. Now, to clear up doubts, a change in the law is being sought.
The German Federal Ministry of Finance aims to resolve legal doubts regarding a mistake in the tobacco tax law. A correction is planned to clarify that higher tax rates will not take effect until January 1, 2027. The ministry will send a drafting assistance to the ruling parties CDU/CSU and SPD, which will be attached to the "Finanzausgleichsgesetz" and is expected to be quickly passed by the Bundestag and Bundesrat, with the latter's final decision scheduled for November 20.
The tax increase is expected to bring in additional billions in revenue and strengthen health protection, with a pack of 20 cigarettes potentially costing around 12 euros by 2030, up from around 8 euros currently.
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