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EStG
Abbreviation for Einkommensteuergesetz
In short and in plain language
The EStG is the German law on income tax for individuals.
It also covers which costs can matter in a tax return.
A tax adviser can tell you what applies in your case.
Definition
The EStG is the German Income Tax Act, which governs the tax on the income of individuals. It also covers which expenses can play a role in a tax return. A tax adviser can say what applies in an individual case.