Coffee tax: The bitter price for our favorite drink!

Coffee tax: The bitter price for our favorite drink!

Augsburg/Schwaben (ots)

In Germany, the coffee tax is in full swing, and there are reasons for that. Around one billion euros are taken through this tax every year. These funds are essential in order to continue to maintain various state services. Coffee is not just a simple drink; For many Germans he is a daily companion. With a per capita consumption of 169 liters a year, coffee is the most popular hot drink in the country.

The history of the coffee tax has died back to the 18th century when the aromatic hot drink was already very popular. The increase in consumption caused the Prussian government to prohibit the import of coffee from private households. In order to secure control over the coffee trade, a monopoly was introduced. This monopoly was valid until his abolition in 1787, according to which the introduction of an importing customs on coffee followed. In particular until the foundation of the German Reich in 1871, this custom was one of the most important sources of income for the German states.

The development of the coffee tax

After the Second World War, the German government was faced with the challenge of introducing new coffee tax rates. However, a legal regulation was difficult to achieve, which led to the transformation of the import customs into a consumption tax. This regulation we know today was put into force in 1949. The proceeds from the coffee tax go directly to the federal government and are crucial for the financing of numerous public projects.

In 2023, customs took over more than 3.4 billion euros in consumption taxes. Of this, 4.5 million euros are paid to the coffee tax. The volume of consumer taxes, which also include taxes on alcohol and tobacco, enables the state to make important investments in education, research and infrastructure. It also contributes to the financial protection of pension and social systems.

The German customs administration is aware of the importance of these taxes and raises them carefully. The conscious drinking of coffee not only affects individual enjoyment, but also on the country's entire social finances. The coffee tax remains a central element in state income policy that goes far beyond the luxury tax and has significant effects on the promotion of public services.

For an in -depth insight into the topic and the importance of the coffee tax for the German state coffers, See the current reporting on www.presseportal.de .