Jagdsteuer is a tax that has to be paid in Germany by people who either want to hunt or fish.
It is a tax that is paid locally, and some areas of Germany do not levy it at all. The level of tax to be paid depends on the annual catch or on other factors such as the area hunted or fished.
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Hundesteuer is a tax that is paid by dog owners, similar to a dog license in other countries.
In the 19th Century the German state considered it a luxury for a private person to have a dog, hence the tax.
There are however exceptions, eg. for guard dogs – as long as these are owned by a company.
Dogs that are particularly dangerous often pay a higher rate of tax, whereas guide dogs pay less tax in some areas of Germany.
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Zwischenerzeugnissteuer is a tax that is applied to a range of drinks that do not fall into other categories.
Usually these are the products of wine, which has been further processed. This includes fortified wines, sherry, madeira, and port.
It does not, however, cover sparkling wines.
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