Leuchtmittelsteuer is a tax that was levied in Germany on light bulbs until the end of 1992.

Originally there was a tax on candle wax, but this was “modernised” at the beginning of the 20th Century.

The tax was discontinued as part of measures to harmonise taxes within the EU.

To hear a simple explanation and a short discussion in German, listen to the podcast:

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Tags: Candles, Leuchtmittel, Light bulbs, Tax

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