German city of Bonn taxes prostitutes with meter

Gerald · 08-31-11, 09:54 PM

The prostitution meter is said to be the first of its kind.

The German city of Bonn has installed a meter to tax prostitutes for soliciting on its streets at a rate of six euros (£5.30; $8.70) per night.

Those who fail to pay face fines or even a ban, and 264 euros were found in the meter when it was first emptied, according to AFP news agency.

Tax has been levied on prostitutes elsewhere but Bonn is the first city to use a meter, a spokeswoman said.

But a prostitutes' rights activist said the scheme amounted to double taxation.

Prostitutes are expected to pay the flat rate, regardless of earnings.

The machine, which looks like an ordinary parking meter, has been installed in an industrial area near the city centre which favoured by prostitutes and their clients.

'Consummation areas'

Isabelle Klotz, a spokeswoman for the city, said they expected to get about 200,000 euros per year from the meter.

"Women who work in brothels also pay the tax but until now it had been difficult to get women on the street to pay," she added.

"Thanks to this new method we will be able to tax them in all fairness with the others."

There are believed to be about 200 prostitutes in Bonn.

Juanita Rosina Henning, from the Dona Carmen prostitute support group, demanded the meter's removal, saying prostitutes already paid income tax.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14730704

Note: 31 August 2011 Last updated at 12:09 GMT

Galanti · 08-31-11, 10:03 PM

Probably in the city's best financial interests to tax by the hour.

Gerald · 08-31-11, 10:13 PM

"Parking meter" for those who want a fast intercourse, the less money you put into the faster it must go, for the potential customer,

papa_smurf · 09-01-11, 04:25 AM

The ever efficient germans, wonder whats next?

Anthony W. · 09-01-11, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by papa_smurf

The ever efficient germans, wonder whats next?

Taxing the mileage on shoes

But - to be 100% honest - I like this idea - as much as I'm against any new taxes on almost anyone anywhere. It's almost... Oh - whats the word here... A novelty of strange sorts.

danasan · 09-01-11, 05:52 AM

Regard it as a donations - box for the less - efficient - EU - countries

Jimbuna · 09-01-11, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by papa_smurf

The ever efficient germans, wonder whats next?

Must have been a quiet night....only 44 working

MH · 09-01-11, 09:57 AM

Do you get now receipt for the service too?

MothBalls · 09-01-11, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by papa_smurf

The ever efficient germans, wonder whats next?

Taxing the clients. Just wondering what unit of measure they'll use.....

BossMark · 09-01-11, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MothBalls

Taxing the clients. Just wondering what unit of measure they'll use.....

Maybe on how long you can last for

STEED · 09-01-11, 12:19 PM

Is there diffident tax bands for different sex acts?

Penguin · 09-01-11, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

'Consummation areas'

Oh, the word the German bureaucrats invented for it is much more beautiful: "Verrichtungsboxen", which is only insufficient translated with "conduction- or performance-boxes" - gotta love bureaugerman

Jimbuna · 09-01-11, 04:03 PM

I wonder if it's tax deductable for the client?

09-01-11, 04:07 PM

New spin on the VAT: Vagina Access Tax?

Can I use the "V" word here?

Jimbuna · 09-01-11, 04:42 PM

You just have and it wasn't meant in a swearing or foul language context so you should be okay.

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	German city of Bonn taxes prostitutes with meter The prostitution meter is said to be the first of its kind. The German city of Bonn has installed a meter to tax prostitutes for soliciting on its streets at a rate of six euros (£5.30; $8.70) per night. Those who fail to pay face fines or even a ban, and 264 euros were found in the meter when it was first emptied, according to AFP news agency. Tax has been levied on prostitutes elsewhere but Bonn is the first city to use a meter, a spokeswoman said. But a prostitutes' rights activist said the scheme amounted to double taxation. Prostitutes are expected to pay the flat rate, regardless of earnings. The machine, which looks like an ordinary parking meter, has been installed in an industrial area near the city centre which favoured by prostitutes and their clients. 'Consummation areas' Isabelle Klotz, a spokeswoman for the city, said they expected to get about 200,000 euros per year from the meter. "Women who work in brothels also pay the tax but until now it had been difficult to get women on the street to pay," she added. "Thanks to this new method we will be able to tax them in all fairness with the others." There are believed to be about 200 prostitutes in Bonn. Juanita Rosina Henning, from the Dona Carmen prostitute support group, demanded the meter's removal, saying prostitutes already paid income tax. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14730704 Note: 31 August 2011 Last updated at 12:09 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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