Capital Gains Tax
In Germany there is no special capital gains tax. Only under certain conditions gains from private disposal may be taxed. Since 2009-01-01 Germany levies a final tax (Abgeltungsteuer) that may take effect like a capital gains tax for resident persons e.g. disposal of shares.
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