[Germany Proposes 25% Unified Tax Rate for Bitcoin Purchased After 2027, Platforms to Withhold Taxes Starting 2028] Odaily Planet Daily News: Bitcoin News posted on the X platform that Germany's Ministry of Finance, led by Klingbeil, has proposed a 25% unified capital gains tax for Bitcoin purchased after December 31, 2026. When combined with the solidarity surcharge, the effective tax rate would be 26.375%. Starting in 2028, trading platforms will withhold and remit taxes. If Bitcoin is transferred to another platform and the cost basis cannot be provided, the 25% tax rate may apply to the entire sale amount, not just the profit. Bitcoin purchased before the cutoff date will still retain the tax exemption policy for holdings of more than one year. Currently, in Germany, individuals selling Bitcoin are not required to pay taxes if they have held it for more than 12 months.