Dear Sir or Madam, In 2012, I purchased several condominiums in Germany that I now want to sell. In total, there are nine apartments. Normally, by selling nine apartments, corresponding counting objects would be generated, which could classify me as...
Hello, the situation is as follows: We generate global revenues in electronic services through an online platform. The payments (credit card payments) are made to external payment providers. These providers pay the money to our bank at irregular int...
Hello dear experts, I have been to my tax advisor and would like to obtain a second opinion regarding the classification of my UG (German limited liability company). The situation is as follows: I have founded a holding UG with the business purpose...
Hello, As a freelancer in the field of online marketing, I would have the opportunity to earn 4,000 euros gross. My question: What realistically would be left net? A very rough estimate is completely sufficient for me. Status: Single, not affiliate...
My husband is Swiss and lives in Munich. This year, he withdrew the 3rd pillar (approximately 230,000 CHF). In Switzerland, about 26,000 CHF were immediately deducted as withholding tax. Is it correct that he can get this tax back if he declares this...
I purchased an intangible/virtual good (Playstation Network Card in the form of a code) from a private individual abroad for cash. Therefore, there was no receipt for the purchase. Afterwards, I resold these codes on Ebay to earn a little money. My ...
Dear Mr. Burchardt, 1) We are German citizens, living in the USA for about 14 years, and are planning to return to Germany at the end of 2013. 2) I am now at retirement age, but my wife is not yet. However, she does not plan to work again. 3) We h...
Hello, I have been married since December 2012, but I am not quite sure which tax class I can now claim. The situation is as follows: - My husband is American - We have a shared apartment in London - My husband works in London for an English univer...
Dear expert, At the moment, I am planning to start a web agency with two colleagues. We would like to work on a freelance basis, possibly as a partnership. Unfortunately, there are a lot of conflicting statements on the internet regarding recognitio...
In condominiums, owners often want to save costs by making decisions that owners or residents themselves want to carry out repair and maintenance measures with their active help. In general, a small fee is agreed upon, which the person involved shou...
I live and work in Hessen (main place of residence) and am currently taxed in tax class I - widowed. Now I would like to remarry, my wife is Swiss, currently not employed, and will move into my single-family home (main place of residence is in Hessen...
Dear experts, As an independent IT consultant (specializing in SAP customization), I was assessed for trade tax in 2008 (my then tax advisor had explained to me that registering as a trade was "easier"). My client invoices always include hourly and d...
I am married and my husband (Spanish) lives and works in the UK. I (German) moved with our 2 daughters from the UK to Germany last year so they can learn about my country, language, and school. We are currently registered with the UK authorities as ...
I generate income as a programmer through a GbR based in Germany (the other two founders also live in Germany), primarily working from home. I have registered a residence in Germany and a second one in Austria, where I now spend the majority of the ...
Dear Sir or Madam, I have been running a business for over 2 years (paying turnover tax), including selling advertising on my website, but now also providing freelance services to clients in the field of internet marketing (SEO, SEA). I would like t...
Dear Sir or Madam, A friend of mine has completed further training or education as a city guide and has now had her first assignment. For me, the question arises as to which category of income this revenue can be assigned to. I am not entirely sure ...
Can I deduct 1.2% of the unit values from properties that are classified as current assets as of January 1, 2010 for trade tax purposes, or do they have to be classified as fixed assets?
Good day, I would like to work as a life counselor for pastoral care and family counseling starting from 01.09.2011. I am currently undergoing training to become a systemic counselor and previously worked as a commercial manager in a medium-sized com...
Request for simultaneous use of a disability lump sum and care lump sum for our children Dear Sir or Madam, I have a large family with several severely disabled helpless children and until 2008 I claimed and received recognition for a child who was...
Dear Sir or Madam, I am currently preparing my income tax return for the year 2010 and have a question regarding income from a freelance activity from a foreign source: About me: I am a resident of Germany, therefore fully liable for taxes. The qu...
I have bought a property with holiday homes with my partner. 1. Tax office assumes that it is income from a business operation, and not rental income! Regarding 1: Accommodation is not provided. Bed linen and towels only if forgotten (emergency su...
Hello, I have a question regarding the depreciation of low-value assets (GWG) in the accounting (income statement) of a sole proprietor. Situation/Goal: Planned purchase of a new PC and its classification as a GWG, so that it becomes fully effectiv...
I bought a holiday apartment about 5 years ago, which I have been commercially renting out since then. Due to lower revenues, I have decided to waive the turnover tax assessment starting this year. So far, the rental continues as a business. Is it po...
Tax return 2008: I have registered a side business in web design and since its establishment in 2001, I have made the following profits/losses: 2001: -1020,- 2002: +475,- 2003: +2448,- 2004: +3264,- 2005: -1552,- 2006: -2912,- 2007: -1879,- Can I cl...
Hello, my wife and I have filed a joint tax return for 2009. My wife earned 31,000 euros and I earned 9,000 euros. A debt collection agency wants to garnish old debts from our tax refund. Question: Will our joint tax refund be garnished for the amoun...
