FAQs

The wealthy, and particularly the super-rich, enjoy a number of tax exemptions from taxation that are not available to the non-wealthy. For example, the super-rich hardly pay any inheritance tax due to exceptions to the inheritance of business assets. These are tax privileges that only certain groups of people are entitled to. See also these Info page of our alliance "Overturn tax privileges".

Our members do both. But above all, we want to raise the question of democracy and power. Who gets to decide what is important and good for society? Are the wealthy the ones who decide, or is it everyone who helps shape society in a democratic and transparent process, for example through elections? We are interested in a discussion about the structural problems. We find it problematic when the financing and shaping of the community is dependent on the goodwill and common interest of the wealthy. In addition, donations from the wealthy often serve to distract from the underlying problem that some have so much and others have so little. Therefore, to strengthen our democracies, we are calling for us and other wealthy people to be taxed more equally.

The initiative is free for all people in German-speaking countries to sign.

You support us by signing and sharing the online petition. Follow us on social media and spread the word about our work and the petition! We welcome more wealthy people to support us in public and press relations. In addition, anyone can become a member of the association, or also support us with their skills. For this you contact us directly at mitmachen@taxmenow.eu. We are also happy about any kind of support.

You can reach us via our contact form on the homepage. If you would like to support us, contact mitmachen@taxmenow.eu. For questions and requests, contact hello@taxmenow.eu. Press requests can be made via presse@taxmenow.eu. Opening hours Monday 14:00 to 18:00 Tuesday to Thursday from 09:00 to 14:00

We raise the question of democracy and power. Who gets to decide what is important and good for society? Is it the wealthy or is it everyone who helps shape society in a democratic and transparent process, for example through elections? Initiating public debate is an important first step in this process. The members of taxmenow are also involved in charity work, but it should not stop there; society should not have to rely on the goodwill of the wealthy. We can afford fair taxation, we want to make a fair contribution. In the context of a democratic society, this means paying appropriate taxes on wealth of all kinds.

If we are approached, we are generally open to talks with politicians from democratic parties in elected positions. However, we see ourselves as party-politically neutral and do not want to be exploited. We therefore do not appear at party events, for example. When we conduct discussions, we want to keep them transparent and provide information about them. See also our guide . In general, however, we see our area of responsibility in public relations and are neither experts nor qualified to provide political advice. If possible, we try to forward corresponding requests for talks to our alliance partners or to attend to them together.

We welcome everyone who supports tax justice in their community and to the best of their ability. You can support us by signing and sharing the Support online petition. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram. The wealthy can support us in public relations and press work or by signing our appeal as wealthy individuals. Contact join@taxmenow.eu. We would also be delighted if you would Network Tax Justice and Finanzwende supported.< /strong>

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