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'Pleasure Tax' on Brothels (May 16, 2003, REUTERS)

With the German economy on the brink of recession, cash-strapped cities are resorting to slapping a "pleasure tax" on brothels to help balance budgets.
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Tax officials are checking out sex venues and prostitutes working from home to see if they are eligible for the tax, which amounts to 5.60 euros ($6.40) per 10 square meters (107 sq ft) of business space per day. Any smaller establishment is exempt.

Posted by Stephen Judd at May 18, 2003 1:51 PM