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record tax-exempt cash receipts

Hello, I work for a consumer protection organization. During on-site consultations, I receive X€ in cash from customer as a co-payment (own contribution). This amount is tax exempt. Normally, I would book these X€ as a "pass-through item" and pass th...

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Investment deduction amount

Dear Sir or Madam, I am self-employed and in 2018 I was still covered by my wife's health insurance without having to pay contributions. Now I am preparing the income tax declaration for 2018. My commercial income exceeds the income limit of 5,220,-...

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Small business small trade limits change.

Hello, I registered my business as an online retailer (sole proprietorship) on 01.04.2018. I mainly sell textile items over the internet. For tax purposes, I have opted for the small business regulation and do not charge sales tax, nor can I deduct ...

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Reverse charge invoice to Switzerland

Dear tax advisor, the following situation within the EU: I work freelance/self-employed for a company based in an EU country (example: Austria). The place of supply is in the country of the company, also in the EU country. First, I check the custome...

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difference taxation

My questions revolve around the topic of differential taxation. I am currently setting up an online shop for used LP/CD/DVD. I have been sourcing goods exclusively from private individuals, thus opting for differential taxation for tax purposes. Sin...

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Depreciation of a new fitted kitchen

Dear Sir or Madam, In 2014, we renewed the fitted kitchen in our rented condominium. The invoice amount was approximately €6,300. The condominium has been in our ownership since 2002 and has been rented out since 2007. The old kitchen was installed ...

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Presents to AN and pricing

Question for Dipl.-Kfm. Frank-Olaf Illiges Thank you first of all for the detailed answer to my complex of questions. You have explained very clearly. Now further questions on the topic: If we as a GmbH give away wine to our own employees for 1. les...

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Intra-community supply

We are a GmbH, a painting company. We would like to purchase wine in Italy, which will be delivered to our office in Germany. For this purpose, we have applied for and received a consumption tax number from customs. 1. Question: How should the delive...

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Transfer of company car into private ownership

Dear Sir or Madam, Due to the closure of operations, I have transferred my company car into my personal assets. I received the input tax deduction for the purchase from the tax office at that time. The car had not yet been fully depreciated. So, I b...

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Free or commercial sales tax social security

Dear Sir or Madam, I am planning to start my own business next year and to create and offer a cultural program with courses (and possibly lectures) in various museums. The courses would be led by freelance lecturers who I would pay. My work involves...

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