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Housing
Akonto
On Account / Advance Payment
Simple Definition
Monthly down-payment for heating/water costs.
Why this matters to Expats.
If you pay too little Akonto, you get a nasty "Nachzahlung" (Invoice) at year-end. Better to pay slightly more monthly.
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