The aim of this study is to investigate the structure of the tax system for the accession states Estonia, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovenia in this same format. This involves: Identification of appropriate data sources and description of the available data, Drawing up an inventory...

The abolition of the German solidarity surcharge would favour higher incomes much more than lower incomes. Tax deductibility of all social contributions, however, would concentrate relief on average incomes, which are heavily loaded by social co ntributions. In addition, a monthly social...