"It is not a moral standpoint but a fiscal one," an official said. "Prostitution is not an illegal act in Germany, but not paying tax on earned money is.*
"Consequently we are assessing her case and it looks likely she will have to pay around half of the sum she gained."
It also emerged she will most probably be liable for a hefty VAT bill too, even if not registered for VAT, because sold "goods or service" with a 19 per cent VAT rate.