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Hessian Court Upholds Wiesbaden Slot Machine Tax Hike to 7.5%

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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The Hessian Higher Administrative Court in Kassel upheld the city of Wiesbaden's decision to raise the higher slot machine tax rate from 5% to 7.5%. This increase was effective January 1, 2024. The court rejected challenges filed by gaming hall operators, finding the city's public decision to raise the tax rate was legally sound.

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Why it matters

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The ruling preserves a revenue measure the city stated was designed to bring in up to €1 million annually. For Andreas Braun, who operates arcades in Wiesbaden, the tax increase raises operational costs due to the increased tax burden on the business.

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Who's involved

  • WiesbadenMunicipality whose tax statutes were reviewed and upheld regarding the slot machine tax rate.
  • KasselCity whose court system reviewed the local administrative decisions.
  • Andreas BraunBusiness owner whose operational costs are affected by the tax rate increase in Wiesbaden.

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  • Andreas BraunSpeculative

    Andreas Braun could face increased operational costs due to the higher tax burden on his business.

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