The grand coalition has agreed on an economic stimulus package to cushion the economic consequences of the Corona crisis. As part of this package, VAT rates are to be reduced from 19% to 16% and from 7% to 5% for six months from 1 July. In addition, the due date for import VAT is to be extended by 10 days. The VAT rate cut is perhaps primarily just an economic stimulus package for tax advisors. There may now be a purchase premium for everything and not just for cars. However, the administrative burden, especially the necessary changes in IT systems for this short period will, for most companies, be considerable. In times of “short-time work” (Kurzarbeit) and vacation season, the implementation will certainly also present itself as a significant challenge. It will also be interesting to observe whether the legislative procedure, an administrative circular that is to be hoped for and the change of forms and systems on the side of the administration, can be realised in the short amount of time available.