Why churchgoers are being charged £16,000 after moving to Germany
Unwitting expats must pay income tax to the Church, thanks to an archaic levy, if their name is found on any baptismal register
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Unwitting expats must pay income tax to the Church, thanks to an archaic levy, if their name is found on any baptismal register
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