- Germany has postponed the implementation of its single-use plastics tax until January 1, 2025.
- The delay aligns with the country’s single-use plastic fund law, which is modeled after the EU’s Single-Use Plastics Directive.
- Businesses will be taxed on specific plastic items such as food containers, cups, wet wipes, bags, and balloons.
- Businesses are required to report their usage of these items annually and calculate the corresponding taxes.
- The proposed tax rates vary for different items, with wet wipes set at €0.06 per kilogram and single-use plastic beverage cups at €24.50 per kilogram.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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