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In this edition of Tax Newsletter you can find insights and events on more fascinating topics from the world of tax.

Even at the turn of the year 2025/2026, employers are faced with numerous challenges regarding wage tax and social security law. These arise from new legal regulations, recent court decisions, and changes in administrative interpretations. We will inform you about the most important new developments and highlight any need for action. In addition, we will present our range of services relating to customs duties, excise taxes, and energy taxes.

We wish you an inspiring read. As ever, if one of the posts particularly grabs your interest, don’t hesitate to contact one of our experts. We look forward to hearing your feedback and will be glad to answer your questions personally.

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Payroll tax

An update on Wage tax at the start of 2026

Active pensions, electronic allowances, income thresholds, electric cars – as 2026 begins, employers are again facing numerous challenges in payroll and social security. These have come about from recent court decisions, the authorities changing their interpretations and new legal regulations.

Don't miss it!
tax@web: „Die wichtigsten Änderungen im Lohnsteuer- und Sozialversicherungsrecht zum Jahreswechsel 2025/2026“ on 28 January 2026 (10:00 to 12:30). Find out more and talk to our experts Maria Harder, Jasmin Ochsmann and Ekatarina Petrusevych.

This event will be held in German.

Customs, excise duties and energy tax

Global flows of goods, a clear tax strategy

International flows of goods not only bring opportunities but also complex duties obligations. Whether it’s customs duties, import VAT, excise taxes or energy taxes, even small errors can bring high costs and risks.

We’ll support you with safely meeting your customs and tax obligations, designing efficient processes and drawing on financial relief to the full. This gives you clarity, reduces burdens and creates space for your core business.

On our service page, you will find an overview of our approach and our services.

Don't miss it!
tax@web: „Aktuelle Entwicklungen beim CO₂-Grenzausgleich (CBAM)“ on 3 February 2026 (10:00 to 10:45). Find out more and talk to our experts Andreas Clouth and Ilija Jovanovic.

This event will be held in German.

I love Tax

Know what’s important!

Tax law is changing like hardly any other subject. Keep a clear head with us. In our TaxHub you can find a selection of the current and particularly relevant news on all kinds of tax.

Read about the following topics in particular:

VAT | International
ECJ provides clarity on the VAT treatment of tooling supplies

Catering & Food service
Catering from 2026: 7% on food, 19% on drink

Tax data become a job for management
MiKaDiv is finally real – and needs to be on the desk of the head of tax

Payroll & Social insurance
Electronic data exchange for private health insurance from 2026

4th VAT Summit

Keep up with the news

The fourth VAT Summit will also be held at Grant Thornton in Düsseldorf from 25 February to 26 February 2026.  Digital tools in this area are becoming ever more comprehensive, regulations are changing and the field is developing at a rapid pace. This event is designed to give tax practitioners the opportunity to exchange ideas and information on current international trends in VAT. Enjoy presentations on current topics, workshops and networking opportunities.

This event will be held in English.

Our Events

Teil 1: Neues Strom- und Energiesteuerrecht: Was energieintensive Unternehmen jetzt wissen müssen
4 February 2026 – Online
Our experts: Andreas Clouth, Stefan Ulrich
This event will be held in German.
More information

Stiftungen einfach erklärt: Orientierung im DACHLi-Stiftungsdschungel
10 February 2026 – Online
Our experts: Kristina Laubeck, Marie Christine Waldens
This event will be held in German.
More information

Teil 2: Neues Strom- und Energiesteuerrecht: Welche Änderungen sind für Stadtwerke und Energieversorger wichtig?
18 February 2026 – Online
Our experts: Stefan Ulrich, Dr. Gregor Weimer
This event will be held in German.
More information

11th Annual Corporate Tax & Transfer Pricing Summit
24 February 2026 – Frankfurt
Our experts: Alexander Göbel, Nicole Krawutschke, Magdalena Pichler and Dr. Ludger Wellens
More Information

Teil 3: Neues Strom- und Energiesteuerrecht: Fokus Tax Compliance Managementsystem (Tax CMS) für die Energiewirtschaft
4 March 2026 – Online
Our experts: Meike Weichel, Dr. Gregor Weimer
This event will be held in German.
More information

Praxis-Workshop: Finanzen und Steuern für Verwaltung und NPO
16 April 2026 – Berlin
Our experts on site: Michael Löchert and Silvia Michel
This event will be held in German.
More information

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