Leuchtmittelsteuer
Leuchtmittelsteuer is a tax that was levied in Germany on light bulbs until the end of 1992.
Originally there was a tax on candle wax, but this was “modernised” at the beginning of the 20th Century.
The tax was discontinued as part of measures to harmonise taxes within the EU.
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Tags: Candles, Leuchtmittel, Light bulbs, Tax
