WIESBADEN, Germany - Many Americans are used to doing a little mental math in the grocery or retail store and adding a percentage onto the advertised price because of sales tax. In Germany, a 19% ...

Ever see a Gucci or Longchamp or Burberry store at an airport and wonder who’s shopping at the terminal? Planners and savers, that’s who. If you’ve had your eye on a luxury item, or just want to ...

The cost of a Value Added Tax form in Germany will increase Oct. 1, from $7 to $10 for purchases under $2,500, and from $90 to $100 for purchases over $2,500. “The VAT program is one of the most ...

WIESBADEN, Germany — A pilot program set up last month to test a value-added tax form consolidation app for U.S. personnel in Germany is about to grow in both numbers and reach. Installation ...

Here's how value-added tax works, what it is and how you can get a VAT refund if you shop while traveling. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...