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EGAO

Abbreviation for Einführungsgesetz zur Abgabenordnung

In short and in plain language

The EGAO is a German law on tax rules.

It says from when new tax rules apply.

One example is tax notices that arrive digitally.

Definition
The EGAO is the Introductory Act to the German Fiscal Code. It contains transitional rules. It also sets out when certain rules of the Fiscal Code take effect, such as the electronic notification of tax assessments.

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