Tax revenues in Germany have shown no signs of slowing down, with September seeing a remarkable 13.3% increase. The Federal Ministry of Finance attributes this to payroll tax anomalies and a robust increase in the capital gains tax on disposal proceeds and interest. However, the undercurrent here suggests that the state might be capitalizing on inflation. Is there an implicit debt the government owes back to its people? This comes even as the financial outlook stays restrained for the near future