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Germans can save taxes by biking to work

Christina RöderSeptember 2, 2016

Nearly half of all Germans travel less than 10 kilometers to work. A perfect distance to go by bike. And since 2012 swapping your car for two wheels has become more attractive.

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For a small monthly fee, companies can provide employees with bikes for both business and private use - which also brings in tax advantages for the employers.

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