The work provides an overview of all relevant types of taxes on which German corporate taxation is based. Furthermore, it elaborates on the interaction of the individual tax types concerning the overall tax burden on companies. Numerous overviews, diagrams, and examples illustrate the structures and facilitate the understanding of complex interrelationships. The book quickly leads students and practitioners to a solid understanding of the most important German tax types. The fifth edition has been completely updated, particularly incorporating the changes in inheritance tax law.