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EStDV
Abbreviation for Einkommensteuer-Durchführungsverordnung
In short and in plain language
The EStDV is a German ordinance that adds to the Income Tax Act.
It sets out details of how the act is used. For example, it says how to prove donations to the tax office.
This matters for charities such as hospice groups. It plays a part in receipts for donations.
Definition
The EStDV is the German Income Tax Implementing Ordinance, which adds detailed rules to the Income Tax Act. Among other things, it governs how donations can be evidenced to the tax office. For charitable providers such as hospice associations it matters, for example, for donation receipts.