Overview
- Union and SPD propose letting members deduct trade‑union dues in addition to the standard employee allowance of €1,230.
- The plan sits in a coalition amendment to the tax‑change bill obtained by Politico and reported by WELT.
- Higher tax‑privileged caps for party donations are included, rising to €6,600 for married couples and €3,300 for singles.
- Bonuses for Olympic and Paralympic athletes from the Deutsche Stiftung Sporthilfe would be tax‑free, with payments reported to reach up to €20,000.
- A Bundestag decision is expected this week, with fiscal effects scheduled to begin in 2026 if the changes pass.