Employees, the self-employed and tradespeople will receive a one-off lump sum of up to 300 euros from September 2022 to compensate for increased energy costs. The so-called energy price flat rate (EPP) was decided by the Bundesrat and Bundestag as part of the second financial relief package for citizens in Germany. Salaried employees receive the amount together with their pay slip via their employer. For the self-employed, the advance income tax payment will be reduced once. However, the payment of the lump sum is taxed. Therefore, the amount may vary. Only those who earn less than the basic tax-free amount… Read More
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