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The German Federal Fiscal Court has clarified its case law. An expensive motorhome can be classified as an 'item of everyday use', allowing its owner to resell it without paying luxury tax.
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The German Federal Fiscal Court has clarified its case law. An expensive motorhome can be classified as an 'item of everyday use', allowing its owner ...
The German Federal Fiscal Court has clarified its case law. An expensive motorhome can be classified as an 'item of everyday use', allowing its owner to resell it without paying luxury tax.
Updated: 29.06.2026
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