This could mean, that at least in Europe, Germany will become a leader in bitcoin investments.
If there is one thing investors like, it is a potential for growth in an environment of legal predictability.
Topic: German Ministry of Finance: Bitcoin IS A PAYMENT (Read 3600 times)
On a related note, income from mining is regular "other" income if done privately. That means tax free for up to 256€ worth of income per year, subject to normal tax rates if above.
On the bright side that also means mining expenses (hardware, electricity) are deductable.
Article on http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/Einkuenfte-aus-Bitcoin-Mining-koennen-steuerpflichtig-sein-1981629.html.
All in all thats a pretty good sign. Bitcoin is no longer a gray area in Germany. Well possible to see increased adoption as a payment method.
On the bright side that also means mining expenses (hardware, electricity) are deductable.
Article on http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/Einkuenfte-aus-Bitcoin-Mining-koennen-steuerpflichtig-sein-1981629.html.
All in all thats a pretty good sign. Bitcoin is no longer a gray area in Germany. Well possible to see increased adoption as a payment method.
Awesome, Germany is always at the forefront of accepting btc 
Simple. Germans are rational and love sound money.
Awesome, Germany is always at the forefront of accepting btc
Clearing of claims with Bitcoin is a payment, not a delivery of a digital good, hence no implications to VAT.
Article in WELT: http://www.welt.de/finanzen/article120823372/Zahlungen-mit-Bitcoins-sind-umsatzsteuerfrei.html
Original of the Ministry: http://www.frank-schaeffler.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013_09_27-Antwort-Koschyk-Bitcoin3.pdf
Article in WELT: http://www.welt.de/finanzen/article120823372/Zahlungen-mit-Bitcoins-sind-umsatzsteuerfrei.html
Original of the Ministry: http://www.frank-schaeffler.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013_09_27-Antwort-Koschyk-Bitcoin3.pdf
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