Without immediate action, we will slide into the “greatest local death of all time,” warns night gastronomy spokesman Stefan Ratzenberger. He is calling for a halving of the alcohol tax.
The inflation wave has not even reached its peak, but is already having a huge impact on many people and businesses. One thing is clear: things will not get any better in the near future. Spokesperson for night gastronomy Stefan Ratzenberger is therefore arguing for a reduced tax rate for all bars and restaurants. Due to the constant rise in food prices and rising energy costs, prices in the catering industry are increasing every month.
Ten instead of 20 percent on drinks
As a result, guests consume less or even stay away. “If the federal government doesn’t take immediate action, we’ll face the biggest gastronomy deaths of all time,” Ratzenberger warns, and immediately presents the solution: a uniform tax rate in the hospitality industry of ten percent on food and drink. At present, a 20 percent tax is levied on drinks, and 10 percent on food.
Settle energy costs with saved taxes
According to Ratzenberger, this measure would take effect within six weeks. Because: “With the tax savings, companies could cover the extra costs and still be able to visit guests despite inflation.” And the increased energy costs for heating from October can be more easily paid.
Germany leads the way
During the pandemic, there was the tax rate of five percent. This expired at the end of 2021. Unlike in Germany, where you stayed with the reduced tax.
Source: Krone

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