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[–] [email protected] 41 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (15 children)

Meanwhile in Germany: https://paymentandbanking.com/en/tag/bonpflicht-en/

Since January 1, 2020, the receipt requirement has been in force in Germany, and retailers and restaurateurs must issue a receipt for every transaction.

[–] [email protected] 41 points 2 years ago (13 children)

That works to combat tax fraud though. Cash payment is incredibly popular in Germany, partly because many stores or restaurants outright refuse card payments to avoid paying taxes.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Wait… are you saying some Germans doesn’t respect the law? Is it possible for a German?

[–] [email protected] 27 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Dont you worry, we are sure to blame the foreigners for it

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

How can the foreigners break the law? They are already busy stealing our jobs while also being too lazy to actually work! /s

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

Avoiding taxes can be a very well paying job

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