Short-time allowance extended – additional earnings possible
Short-time allowance extended – additional earnings possible Due to the ongoing Corona crisis, the German government has increased the short-time allowance and extended the period for which it is paid until December 31, 2021. This is also good news for affected employees who would like to earn some extra money as extras, because the opportunities […]
Soli adé? Yes, but…
Soli adé? Yes, but… Is the solidarity surcharge finally history from 2021? The Federal Ministry of Finance headlines on its website “We are abolishing the Soli for almost everyone”. After all, the Soli is to be abolished completely for 90 percent of wage and income tax payers. For taxable income of up to 73,000 euros, […]
Statutory minimum wage rises again
Statutory minimum wage rises again On October 28, 2020, the Federal Cabinet followed a recommendation made by the Minimum Wage Commission on June 30, 2020, and adopted the Third Minimum Wage Adjustment Ordinance. Accordingly, the statutory minimum wage will be raised in four stages in 2021 and 2022. A statutory minimum wage of 9.50 euros […]