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Why is Germany's Pflege-Pauschbetrag about qualifying caregiving status rather than about reimbursing every burden of looking after a relative?
People caring for relatives in Germany often assume the tax system should just mirror whatever strain the care created. Please explain why the Pflege-Pauschbetrag is more structured than that, why the care grade and payment rules matter, and why several caregivers may need to share the relief.
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