New taxes start on July 1. This applies to parcels from outside the EU. For example from China or the USA. The tax is 3 Euro. It applies to items under 150 Euro. You pay this tax for every item.
Is there a shirt and a cover inside? Then you pay 3 Euro twice. That is 6 Euro in total. The EU wants fair trade. Parcels from China are often very cheap. This hurts shops in Europe.
In Austria, taxes on food drop. This applies to milk, eggs, fruit and vegetables. Bread is also cheaper.
In Germany, the tax form becomes easier. There is a new function in the program Elster. The tax office adds data for you automatically.
First, single people without children use it. Pensioners can also use this new function. You only click on send.
Experts say: Be careful. The tax office does not know all costs. You should add travel costs or donations yourself.
In Great Britain, the available income drops. The reason is high prices and taxes. The economy grows very slowly there.
