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Wolfgang Fischer leaves after 40 years – A look back at important events!
On October 31, 2025, Wolfgang Fischer looks back on 40 years of editorial work; Important topics in Ostalbkreis and tax optimization in focus.
Wolfgang Fischer leaves after 40 years – A look back at important events!
On October 31, 2025, an important personality in the regional media landscape will say goodbye: Wolfgang Fischer, who has worked as an editor for over 40 years, is retiring. He made this known while reflecting on eventful times. “The information about daily life and contact with officials are of great importance to me,” says Fischer. He will not leave us completely, because he said he will continue to make some contributions and obtain information from reputable sources that are not without errors, but not intentionally flawed.
In the discussions about the upcoming issues in the Ostalb region, the focus is also on the German Federation of Trade Unions, which is calling for a tax on higher earners. This seems to be particularly relevant since in 2025 the top tax rate of 42% will apply for single people with a taxable income of over 68,481 euros. From 277,826 euros, these people are even subject to the rich tax of 45% finanz.de reported. The discussion about how the tax burden can be reduced has become increasingly important in many circles.
Tax optimization for higher earners
Experts recommend that higher earners reduce their tax burden through legal means. This includes the use of pension expenses or investing in real estate, where depreciation, loan interest and renovation expenses are tax deductible. Offsetting losses from stock transactions also offers savings potential in order to minimize withholding tax. How taxtaxes.de As explained, a strategic approach and professional advice are essential in order to make optimal use of individual creative freedom.
The median gross annual income in Germany is around 52,000 euros. From an income of 68,000 euros you are already considered a top earner, while an income between 80,000 and 100,000 euros is considered a good earner. This should encourage employees and self-employed people alike to think about their tax strategies.
Developments in the Ostalb region
But there are also more important things to report beyond the tax discussion: Triumph Heubach is testing more cost-effective production options abroad, while ZF has not achieved its sales target. In the Ostalb CDU, on the other hand, there is a lot of discussion about the allocation of wards to district clinics. Another highlight of this region is catching a catfish, which is considered the largest of its kind in an inland body of water in Baden-Württemberg. A member of the Lorch-Waldhausen fishing club can be proud of having held this record.
These topics were already discussed in July 1981, which shows how dynamic the discussions have developed over the years. Fischer can look back on a long career marked by significant events such as the tunnel breakthrough to the pandemic. The ongoing topics in the Ostalbkreis remain exciting and there will always be something new to report.