economy
February 3, 2026
Država im dala, pa im uzima
Ali sada situacija postaje neprijatna za neke građane jer poreske vlasti imaju pravo da zahtevaju povraćaj ovog iznosa u određenim slučajevima.
TL;DR
- A 300 euro energy bonus (Energiepreispauschale - EPP) was paid to German employees in 2022.
- The bonus was intended to offset high energy prices.
- Some recipients may now be required to repay the bonus.
- A Financial Court ruling in Münster clarified liability.
- Employers are generally not obligated to verify all eligibility criteria beyond formal legal requirements.
- Employees who received the bonus but were not eligible (e.g., not having permanent residency in Germany in 2022) are directly responsible for repayment.
- Tax authorities can demand repayment from ineligible employees.
- Ignoring repayment demands is not advised, as appeal options are limited.
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