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Emanuel Boeminghaus wrote that the planned increase in the contribution assessment limit will mean higher costs for many employees, despite an average additional contribution expected to be 2.9 percent in 2027. The limit is to rise from 69,750 to 76,500 euros annually – an increase of about 9.7 percent. As a result, an additional 6,750 euros of annual income will become subject to contributions, particularly affecting well-paid employees. According to Boeminghaus, the additional contributions of health insurance funds in 2026 ranged from 2.18 to 4.39 percent. The higher limit will increase health and long-term care insurance contributions for employees with higher incomes as well as the labor costs for companies. He cited FOCUS online from October 18, 2026, as a source. https://t.co/xVSnHFtnlK #Deutschland #Sozialabgaben #Krankenkassen (translated)

In her article, Sibylle Hamann argues that the reform of social assistance, which provides vouchers instead of cash for low-income families, should not be seen as a disempowerment, but as a necessary step to facilitate access to important services for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. #Sozialhilfe #Bildungsgerechtigkeit #Armutsbekämpfung (translated)

The libertarians accused the state of searching citizens early in the morning, confiscating more than 50 percent of their income monthly, and sending children to war. Furthermore, it devalued money, forced people to finance propaganda, and continued to charge rent for land that already belonged to them. The group also criticized that the state indebted children before they earned their own money, rescued banks with taxpayer money, and then held citizens responsible for living beyond their means. It prohibited business openings but continued to impose levies, taxed inheritances again, and monitored millions of innocents. At the same time, it increased its own pay, demanded savings from citizens, and required applications, fees, and long waiting times for building their own houses. According to the libertarians, it portrayed its own failures as justification for more money and power. #Staat #Freiheit #Geldsystem (translated)

Enemies of savings books wrote that the SPD, Left Party, and Greens have started coalition talks in Berlin. The Greens have already announced an agreement on a packaging tax. Similar to Potsdam, a tax of 50 cents per package could soon apply, he wrote. For four ordered pizzas, this would mean an additional two euros in tax for a family. He described the levy as "madness" and said it primarily affects people with low incomes. Berliners seemed to approve of the tax, he suggested, as they would have voted differently otherwise. #Koalitionsgespräche #Verpackungssteuer #BerlinerWahlen (translated)

Artificial intelligence wrote that many would not understand that nominal value increases in a currency that is continuously losing value due to inflation do not represent a real profit. It referred to taxation as wealth taxation that destroys hard-earned assets. This has already been significantly diminished by the multiple taxation of income and expenses for everyday needs. The average wealth of German citizens is already low compared to Europe, it explained. Initially, it mentioned stocks and ETFs, followed by Bitcoin, gold, and real estate. #Vermögensaufbau #Inflation #Steuern (translated)

The article referred to a new UNICEF study, which stated that the state loses up to 300,000 euros per child if they grow up in poverty. This results in the loss of education, health, life expectancy, and income, wrote the author. He described this as a great economic and ethical failure that must be stopped. https://t.co/yYKooF9qi0 https://t.co/fEG5PfXcY3 #Bildung #Armut #Gesundheit #DE (translated)

Dr. David Lütke wrote that the state takes up to over 73 percent of income through taxes, fees, charges, and contributions, regardless of whether someone works, shops, invests, drives, or keeps a dog. In conclusion, he wished the readers ironically much fun at work. https://t.co/EFqgfMlDzi #Steuern #Arbeit #Einkommen (translated)

Steffan Nethe wrote that homeowners whose fixed-rate mortgage period ended could face significantly higher interest payments and might be forced to sell their homes. He argued that, under current plans, sellers could also owe income tax on the profit if the ten-year holding period had not expired when a new law took effect. Nethe said this would place an additional burden on middle-class households that had built up property through hard work, and criticized the proposals as unfair. #Eigenheim #Zinsen #Mittelschicht (translated)

Emanuel Boeminghaus wrote that the abolition of tax-free property sales is being discussed again and that property owners may face permanent taxation. The Bundestag rejected a proposal from the Greens to abolish the ten-year speculation period on October 8, 2026, with 446 votes against. Nevertheless, the Finance Committee of the Bundesrat recommends a comparable amendment to Section 23 of the Income Tax Act as part of the 2027 income tax reform. According to Boeminghaus, profits from the sale of rented properties could in the future be taxable regardless of the holding period. This could also affect existing properties for which the ten-year period before the change comes into effect has not yet expired. The Bundesrat is to discuss the recommendations on October 16, 2026. Boeminghaus wrote that the change would worsen the long-term calculation for private real estate investors and eliminate a tax incentive for asset accumulation. He cited the Bundestag, the Bundesrat document 507/1/26, and KPMG Tax News/YouTube as sources. https://t.co/kqtIYMjRuG #Immobilien #Bundesrat #Einkommensteuer (translated)

The regional administrative court has decided that the climate bonus and the anti-inflation bonus may not be counted as income for basic provisions, which means that the reimbursement claims against a Ukrainian couple must be reduced. #Klimabonus #Niederösterreich #Gerichtentscheidung (translated)

The Central Investigation Agency sarcastically wrote that the federal government is increasing contributions to long-term care insurance and introducing a sugar tax. This is expected to bring in almost a billion from income so that Berlin can continue to be generous worldwide. https://t.co/Jmf45c9stW #Pflegeversicherung #Zuckersteuer #Reform (translated)

Dennis Riehle wrote that the reference to a necessary mourning period for Bärbel Bas had initially been understandable, mentioning September 27 and 30 and October 4 for this. Meanwhile, 17 days have passed since the death of Daniela Ambrosius. Riehle referred to Ambrosius as Bas' stepdaughter and pointed out the age difference of about five years, which he argued makes the classification of the relationship between parent and "child" questionable. Riehle criticized that personal grief is used in Berlin as a shield against criticism. According to him, employees usually only have a grace period of 48 to 72 hours after a death in the closest circle and must then take vacation, reduce overtime, or get a sick note. Three weeks of absence with ongoing salary and protection from opposition are unimaginable for ordinary citizens. Criticism of this difference does not relativize the loss but points out different standards, he wrote. Furthermore, Riehle accused the SPD of placing more importance on the consideration of its own members than on political tasks. He referred to low polling numbers and claimed that SPD-led departments had primarily blocked issues, while questions regarding an eight-hour workday, protection against dismissal, basic security, and pensions remained open. Schwesig and Klingbeil responded with admonitions instead of taking responsibility. Riehle also criticized the outgoing SPD chair for giving the coalition partner an unnecessary dressing down instead of handing over her official duties in an orderly manner. He described using sensitivity as an argument against criticism and tears to deflect criticism of poor performance as weak and despicable. #Politik #Gesellschaft #Trauer (translated)

In Spain, 3.8 million homes are empty, while many families in cities like Madrid have to spend a large part of their income on housing, which has led to protests that have been further fueled by the death of 87-year-old Mariacarmen Abascal, who was forcibly evicted from her apartment. #Wohnungsnot #Spanien #Proteste (translated)