Coffee tax: This is how your coffee secures the future of Germany!

Coffee tax: This is how your coffee secures the future of Germany!

The German customs administration collects incredible one billion euros in coffee tax every year! These income is essential to maintain government services. The origin of the coffee taxes goes back to 1787 when the import customs were introduced. Until the foundation of the German Reich in 1871, this was one of the most important sources of income for the German states.

After the turmoil of the Second World War, the importing custom was converted into a consumption tax that has been benefited from the federal government since 1949. Most of these tax revenue flow into important future areas such as education, research and infrastructure and contribute to the financial support of pension and social systems. A quick emergence that supports our society and promotes - a high on the coffee!