In Germany, the Sale of Gold and Prosthetics After Cremation Was Taxed
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In Germany, the sale of gold and prosthetics after cremation was taxed
In Germany, the sale of gold and prosthetics after cremation was taxedIncome from the sale of dental gold, jewelry, and prosthetics left after cremation is recognized as taxable in Germany. According to Die Zeit, such activities are now classified...
Proceeds from the sale of metal remains left after cremation, including dental gold, jewelry and medical prostheses, are subject to taxation, the German ruled.
The Munich crematorium cremates the dead and then sells what remains: dental gold, jewelry, and medical prosthetics. The city made money from this and intended to donate it to charity. However, the tax office put a stop to this. Now the Federal Financial Court has ruled: the proceeds from the sale are taxable.
Proceeds from the sale of metal remains left after cremation, including dental gold, jewelry and medical prostheses, are subject to taxation, Germany's Federal Finance Court has ruled.
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