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VAT on used goods sold abroad

Hello, I buy used audio equipment and resell it on eBay using the margin scheme according to section 25a of the German VAT Act. Sometimes I also sell only parts from these devices. I often sell abroad, within the EU and to the rest of the world. My ...

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Decision of the tax office correct?

Question regarding rental and leasing: For years, I have rented out a granny flat in my owner-occupied house. In my income tax return for 2016, I declared rental income of EU 408,-- cold rent and a lump sum for utilities of EU 92,-- as income, as I h...

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Invoicing before the actual company founding.

Hello, I will soon be starting a business under the small business regulation and I am trying to be recognized as a "freelance profession" (construction consultancy) at our tax office. If not, then I will go through the commercial route. So far, I ha...

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How do I properly install a fitted kitchen?

Hello, I have installed an Ikea kitchen in the rented area with a stove, sink, dishwasher, washer-dryer, and freestanding refrigerator. Can I write off everything together with a 10% deduction? Or do I need to add the stove and sink to the productio...

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Shipping costs paid by the customer.

I am currently a VAT-registered entrepreneur and want to ensure that I can work again VAT-free according to §19 UStG next year (2013). If I am correctly informed, I have to keep my turnover below 17,500.01 euros this year (2012) in order to do so (My...

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