Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) is calling for a revision of citizens' money. Lindner wants to increase the basic allowance for wage and income tax retroactively to January 1, 2024.
He also promised changes to income tax for 2025 and 2026. The so-called cold progression must be balanced out again, says Lindner. This refers to the effect of high inflation on income tax, which would ultimately lead to a secret tax increase, Lindner says. He defends himself against criticism from the SPD and the Greens about the tax relief he planned.