Goodyear employee in Fulda benefit from church tax decrease
Goodyear employee in Fulda benefit from church tax decrease
In times of economic uncertainties, many employees face the challenge of dealing with their financial obligations. A remarkable initiative of the churches in Fulda shows what solidarity support can look like in difficult times.
solidarity in difficult times
The closure of the Goodyear tire work in Fulda, which has been announced for autumn 2025, has significant personal and economic effects for the over 1000 employees affected. In this situation, the Evangelical and the Catholic Church offer the employees concerned an important relief: they only have to pay half of the regular church tax on their severance payments. This decision is a sign of support and solidarity that the churches provide in a time of change and uncertainty.
Why are severance payments important?
Differentiations are financial payments that workers receive when completing their employment relationship. They often serve to bridge the transition phase while the employees are looking for new jobs. In view of the closure of Goodyear, this financial support is particularly important for the employees who may have difficulty finding a new job.Details on the church tax reduction
According to a joint message from the diocese of Fulda and the Evangelical Church of Kurhessen-Waldeck (Ekkw), the church members who are based in the area of these churches will be reimbursed for the severance payments on request. This is a concrete example of how church institutions work for their members and help them in times of crisis.
a broader signal for the community
The measure is not only important for the Goodyear employees, but also sends a strong signal to the community. The division could serve as a model for similar support campaigns at other company insolvencies or closures. The churches have explained that this partial decree is also possible for employees of other affected companies in the region.
a simple application for support
In order to apply for the partial decree of church tax, the severance payments must be listed in the income tax decision. The application can be submitted to the responsible diocese or the EKKW within one year after receiving this notification. There is also the possibility for the employees to request a binding promise in advance about tax reduction.
conclusion: a responsibility for the community
Overall, this initiative of the churches shows how important community spirit and mutual support are in challenging times. With their partial decree of church tax on severance payments, they set a sign of solidarity and give the affected hope of a easier transition period to the future.
- Nag