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BFH

Abbreviation for Bundesfinanzhof

In short and in plain language

The BFH is Germany's highest court for tax and customs.

Its rulings make clear how tax laws should be read.

One example is the tax cut for work done by tradesmen in the garden.

Definition
The BFH is the Federal Fiscal Court, Germany's highest court for tax and customs matters. Its rulings clarify how tax laws are to be interpreted, for example for the tax reduction on tradesman services in the garden.