Solidaritätszuschlag

m solidarity supplement (added to income and corporation tax to help cover the costs of German reunification)

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The Solidaritätszuschlag (colloquially known as the Soli) is a supplementary tax to which everyone in paid employment in Germany and every German firm must pay. It is designed to help cover the huge costs associated with re-unification and the economic development of the former East Germany. As soon as the Aufbau Ost is concluded, there should be no further need for the Soli. See: → Aufbau Ost

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So·li·da·ri·täts·zu·schlag

m POL additional pay deduction to finance the economic rehabilitation of former East Germany

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A tax surcharge introduced to help pay for the enormous cost of German reunification and rebuilding the economy in the East. It is payable by every German taxpayer and firm

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Solidaritätszuschlag m solidarity supplement (added to income and corporation tax to help cover the costs of German reunification)

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A tax surcharge introduced to help pay for the enormous cost of German reunification and rebuilding the economy in the East. It is payable by every German taxpayer and firm