Defered taxes
In accordance with IAS 12, deferred taxes are recognised for all differences between the tax accounts and the IFRS balance sheet, using the currently enacted tax rate. Deutsche EuroShop AG calculates its deferred taxes on the basis of the on-balance liability method. A uniform corporation tax rate of 15% plus the solidarity surcharge of 5.5% is used for German companies and the local tax rates for foreign companies. In accordance with IAS 12.74 deferred tax assets on existing loss carryforwards are offset at present against deferred tax liabilities.