# Coupon tax (securities transfer tax)

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## Definition

Special tax of twenty-five percent on the income from debt securities held by non-residents, introduced in Germany in 1958 and not abolished until 1990. The purpose of the tax was to curb the inflow of foreign money into Germany. Attention: The financial encyclopedia is protected by copyright and may only be used for private purposes without express consent! University Professor Dr. Gerhard Merk, Dipl.rer.pol., Dipl.rer.oec. Professor Dr. Eckehard Krah, Dipl.rer.pol. E-mail address: info@ekrah.com https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerhard_Ernst_Merk https://www.jung-stilling-gesellschaft.de/merk/ https://www.gerhardmerk.de/

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