5 Big Changes Coming to Germany in April 2026

Did you know the average tax refund in Germany is 1.172€? 🤑

But in April, everything is changing. From the final tax deadline to a massive 4% interest strategy and a controversial 80.000€ tax reform - we are breaking down the 5 BIGGEST financial changes you need to know this month.

📝 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

- Tax Deadlines: Why April 30th is the "hard" cutoff for 2024 taxes if you use an advisor.

- Digital Government: How the "MeinELSTER+" app's 1-click filing works (and why you might lose money if you use it blindly).

- Interest Rates: Why Scalable Capital’s 2,5% is just the beginning and how to find 4% in Europe.

- Pension Reform: The brand new "Altersvorsorgedepot" starting in 2027—including how families get a 100% government match.

- Political Shifts: The CDU's plan to move the "Spitzensteuersatz" of 42% to 80k€.

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http://perfinex.de/goto/wundertax

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