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Deduct car leasing

Hello, I am currently a freelancer (artist/music teacher registered with the Ksk) exempt from sales tax. To change my very uncertain situation (due to Covid19), I have decided to apply for a permanent position, which I have actually been offered. I...

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Question about limited tax liability

Question regarding limited tax liability: Residence in an EU country, registered business in Germany. My taxable income in Germany was €13,495 in 2018. The tax office increased this amount by the German basic tax allowance of €9,000. Is this permissi...

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Withholding tax for artists

Hello, I live in Germany and work as a freelance musician. Starting in August 2014, I will be conducting a choir in Switzerland and will receive a corresponding monthly fee. My questions are: 1. whether this fee is subject to withholding tax in Sw...

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Photovoltaic system

Dear Sir or Madam, I have a question regarding the registration of a photovoltaic system. In our case: My husband is an employee in tax class 3 and earns approximately 40,000 € gross per year. I am currently on parental leave (with 3 children, the y...

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Irregular side job

Hello, I help out occasionally at a dinner show, where I set up, take down, control the music, etc. My main profession is as an employee. Since the dinner show organizers are a GbR, they now want me to invoice them for my services. I receive 50 euro...

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Fees and reimbursement of travel expenses

A church support association, which supports the organization of Holy Masses, wants to list smaller amounts of money, which are paid to various organists (organ players) for church music accompaniment, in the income and expenses. These are small amou...

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