31.08.2021 | answered by Bernd Thomas
As a private landlord of the 7 apartments in a multi-family house, I would like to temporarily hire a Polish citizen for 3 weeks as a short-term mini-jobber as a caretaker for tasks around the house (small repairs / renovations, gardening). The total...
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22.12.2020 | answered by Knut Christiansen
Good day,
I am planning to establish a new company (GmbH) at the beginning of next year. Currently, I am still unsure about the correct business purpose. Below, I describe the purpose of the company and hope you can answer the open questions based on...
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23.11.2019 | answered by Knut Christiansen
Hello,
I have an urgent question regarding the speculation tax.
My father, who passed away in 2018, jointly purchased an apartment with my mother in 2004 for 240,000€, which was rented out to my grandmother. In their divorce in 2010, my father acqu...
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26.08.2018 | answered by Steffen Becker
Situation:
I am a small business owner and will be providing a service (Affiliate Marketing) in another EU country.
Question:
What do I need to consider for correct invoicing:
* According to my research, I will need a VAT ID for this. Do I need t...
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26.04.2017 | answered by Oliver Burchardt
Hello,
I am expected to work in Spain from July 2017 for at least 1 year (as an employee). During this time, I will work 1 week per month from Germany (in the company's Berlin office, but the employer is the Spanish branch). Therefore, I will be wor...
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29.03.2017 | answered by Oliver Burchardt
Dear experts,
the situation is as follows, with a request for answers to the following questions:
A good acquaintance (not related) wants to buy a property.
(He currently lives in this property under a rental agreement.)
Since he does not have eno...
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06.02.2017 | answered by André Hintz
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am involved in two companies. I hold a 20% stake in a start-up that I co-founded in 2014 through a holding company that I own 100% of. I also own 55% of a second, longer-established company privately.
I would like to sell my pr...
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17.11.2015 | answered by Tobias Heinrich
Hello,
I am a small business owner and I purchase DIGITAL goods from a third country. I receive the goods via email. The supplier naturally sends me an invoice without VAT. My question is, do I still have to pay 19% sales tax to the tax authority, s...
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09.01.2012 | answered by Ulrich Stiller
Dear Sir or Madam,
I need your help in determining the 15% threshold for a property that is used for both personal use and rental purposes.
Here are the relevant details:
a) Transfer of ownership: 7th November 2011
b) Purchase price including acqui...
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28.02.2011 | answered by Michael Herrmann
Hello,
In September 2010, I took on a second residence because there were problems in my marriage. Since we have a daughter together and wanted to give it another try, I was frequently at my family's place, where my main residence is still registere...
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01.06.2010 | answered by Oliver Burchardt
Hello Mr./Mrs. Tax Advisor,
After the upcoming (mutually agreed upon according to the social plan) termination, I will receive a larger severance payment (~250,000).
What areas/questions, in addition to the five-fifths rule and the timing of the pa...
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28.12.2009 | answered by Oliver Burchardt
Dear Sir or Madam,
My wife and I have been maintaining a recognized second household since 2008 for tax purposes. I live in Eisenach (80 sqm apartment) for work reasons, while my wife lives in Hannover (40 sqm apartment). Our current main residence ...
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