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Why does Germany's school-fee deduction reward certain private-school costs without pretending every education bill is tax-favored?

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Mira Seidel
June 1, 2026 3,201 views 1 answer
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Parents paying private-school fees in Germany often assume the tax answer is either 'yes, education is deductible' or 'no, family costs are private'. Please explain why the real rule is more selective than both of those instincts.

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