Dear Sir or Madam, My question concerns the *extended* limited tax liability in the context of the existing Double Taxation Agreement between Germany (DE) and Singapore (SGP). - Singapore is a low-tax country (6.63% tax on income of 77,000 EUR) - I...
The construction of a dormer with an extension of the living area by a few square meters, in my understanding, results in the entire construction costs being classified as production costs, with the consequence of a correspondingly long depreciation ...
I own a rented condominium (2 rooms, 80 sqm), whose lease has now been terminated. So far, the apartment has only resulted in a small surplus for tax purposes, because for social reasons (elderly, befriended lady) I had set a low rent and have not in...
Unfortunately, I lost money in stock investments to a financial institution in Japan. The scammers disappeared with the money after a while. A report was made to the German public prosecutor's office but it was dismissed. Thank you in advance for yo...
Child benefit for unmarried couple Hello, I have the following situation: I live together with my partner and we have a common child. However, we are not married. My partner is on maternity leave but does not receive any income. I pay her maintenanc...
As a freelancer, I run a martial arts school. Now two long-time students want to take over training sessions, which of course should not be done for free. This involves amounts of approximately 600 euros per person per year. How should this be repor...
Initial situation 2016 (simplified): Civil servant A14, salary 65,000 €, additional income from side business 3,000 € = non-self. income 62,000 €. Additional income from business operation (sole proprietorship trade as a side job). In 2016 loss -85,0...
I am self-employed and work in the offshore industry, spending more than 180 days a year outside of Germany. I have a wife and a house in Germany. When I have some free time, I go on vacation to Malta with my wife until I have to work again or there ...
Hello, I applied for Master's BaföG last year and received the benefits as well. The rest is covered by KfW. Study costs amount to 3690 €. I have already filed my tax return with my tax advisor. The tax assessment notice also came in May. I presente...
Good day, I am a 23-year-old student who has not had a part-time job so far and is privately insured through my parents (who are civil servants). I will now start working as a freelance contributor for various newspaper editorial offices. My monthly...
Dear Sir or Madam, I am interested in purchasing a property (care facility) and the resulting depreciation possibilities on taxable income. The purchase of the property leads to the following tax benefits, which reduce my taxable income: - Over 50 ...
The situation is as follows: I run a GbR (partnership) together with my brother. I earn about 60,000 euros per year. My brother owns a 2% stake in the company. After all deductions, this results in a net income of about 40,000 euros for me. I have...
Background: I am German, residing in Zurich/Switzerland with a settlement permit C. As part of an inheritance, I am considering taking over one of three apartments (in Baden-Württemberg) from the other members of the inheritance community (at a net ...
The situation is as follows: - Company is closing the location with the current headquarters - New headquarters will be an existing location - Employee is Co-CEO with a company car - Due to strong international activities and other locations abroad, ...
Dear Sir or Madam, I have been employed full-time in the state of Saxony since the beginning of 2012 (as a commercial officer in a company in the renewable energy sector). I have completed a commercial profession and obtained a diploma in business ...
For a freelance activity in Switzerland (author's fee), I received 10,000 CHF without deductions, a flat-rate allowance of 5,000 CHF without deductions, and for dramaturgical work in Switzerland 5,000 CHF minus social security contributions and withh...
I currently intend to sell a rented condominium. I bought the apartment cheaply about 4 years ago. As prices are currently very high, I would make a significant "capital gains tax" profit, which would be taxable. I am aware that this does not apply i...
Under what conditions can one receive child benefit or parental allowance from Germany if the primary residence is in the USA? My husband will be transferred to the USA in the middle of next year and will also be taxed there. I will move with our 3 c...
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...
The inheritance was valued in 2006 and reviewed and accepted by the tax office. Three years later, one of the four heirs passed away. Their share is distributed among the remaining heirs. One heir now has the idea to have the inheritance re-evaluat...
Dear advisor, I would like to inquire whether it is possible, as a self-employed entrepreneur registered as a sole trader in Switzerland, to operate businesses, specifically an online shop, in Germany without any problems? Further details: I will b...
Dear Sir or Madam, My aunt from Greece intended to transfer 20,000 euros each to my brother, my father, and me to our German bank accounts. In August 2011, I received a gift of 20,000 euros from my aunt on my German bank account. Unfortunately, I di...
Dear Sir or Madam, My divorced mother, who is 75 years old, lives alone in the house where my parents used to live. I am registered as my main residence in that house. I work approximately 160 km away in another city and live in a second apartment, v...
Dear Sir or Madam, A friend of mine brought me a letter from the tax office in Cottbus today (which is not his resident tax office) and asked for my advice, but I do not have the expertise in this matter. I have attached the letter for your referenc...
Hello, our daughter (24) is studying Business Administration / further education after completing her banking apprenticeship. We are providing her with an interest-free loan for this. We receive child benefit for her and a tax-free allowance of 7008...
