26.05.2019 | answered by Bernd Thomas
Our daughter, 23, a student, received a share in a GbR from her grandfather in 2018 and therefore has to submit a separate determination. Her tax software indicates that she needs to enter a tax number and otherwise the submission of the determinatio...
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12.09.2018 | answered by Steffen Becker
Good morning,
I am currently working as a mechanical engineer at a company and have registered a business (small business) for goods transport up to 3.5 tonnes. I am a partner of Movinga and do not work with them every month. If I receive an order, I...
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29.03.2018 | answered by Bernd Thomas
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...
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27.08.2016 | answered by Patrick Färber
Dear Sir or Madam,
I own a condominium which I would like to rent out at a reduced rate to my brother (a student).
From my point of view, it would be acceptable from the tax authorities if the living space is rented out above 66% of the local compa...
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03.05.2016 | answered by Udo Glinka
I completed a 2-year education at a private secondary school in Iceland from 2009-2011, which cost me approximately 17,000EUR in tuition fees. The degree obtained in Iceland is called a "Diploma" and the school was a film academy. During that time, I...
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12.12.2015 | answered by Tobias Heinrich
The question should actually appear in 2 parts, but it is not formatted correctly.
The first part - Confirmation of tax-free sale, the 2nd part - Explanation of the procedure.
I am German and have been living in the UK since around 2007, paying my t...
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06.10.2015 | answered by Ralph J. Schnaars
Before starting my studies, I was registered as self-employed with the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) due to my work in an insurance office.
I always filed a tax return, but my income was always only 200 euros, so no taxes were due.
I dereg...
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02.10.2015 | answered by Ralph J. Schnaars
Hello,
I have registered a side business (Germany) which I would like to test for a limited time in the field of event organization (small business regulation). I have already received orders and now the following question arises:
For an event in Au...
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22.07.2015 | answered by Tobias Heinrich
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...
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01.06.2015 | answered by Tobias Heinrich
Subject: Possible inheritance tax
Please advise me: Is the "Solution Idea 2" in the "Details" a solution or not? What is your advice then?
Details:
Condition:
1. Marriage contract 1990: Separate property
2. Will: Berlin Will
3. House and land owner...
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16.11.2014 | answered by Tobias Heinrich
Dear Sir or Madam,
After completing my studies and internship in 2006, I moved from Frankfurt to London and started my own business here. I hold German and Polish nationality, but am only registered here in England and pay my taxes here.
Since 2012...
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13.11.2014 | answered by Anton Pernitschka
Hello,
I am a computer science student involved in game development. Through some contacts in Asia and America, I have come across a small project that has offered me a job. The project involves marketing a new game, including in Germany through var...
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24.04.2014 | answered by Yanqiong Bolik
Hello,
I actually have several questions. A brief overview of the situation: I am a student and live in a rented apartment. I have a part-time job where I earn 250 euros per month.
I recently developed a "hobby" or, rather, an erotic inclination that...
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27.02.2014 | answered by Frank-Olaf Illiges
I completed my studies in 2010 and at that time I took out a kfw student loan. Before starting my studies, I completed an apprenticeship in the same field.
Question: Can only the interest of the student loan be deducted (if only interest, then under...
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04.12.2013 | answered by Frank-Olaf Illiges
I am a student in the final semester (Psychology) and I am expected to graduate in spring 2014. I finance my studies with a permanent position at a psychological institute (employed subject to social security contributions). Additionally, I work free...
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09.07.2013 | answered by Michael Herrmann
Hello,
I am a student and work part-time as a student assistant in an office, earning less than 800€ per month.
I would also like to work irregularly as a hostess at events.
My question is: do I need to apply for a business license for this? Can...
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28.02.2013 | answered by Steffen Becker
Hello,
our company is hiring a student starting on the 1st of March. The monthly salary will be around 200-300 euros (sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less). Now the question arises whether we should hire him as a marginal part-time emplo...
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27.09.2012 | answered by Michael Herrmann
Dear Sir or Madam,
My wife and I purchased a semi-detached house at a bargain price in May 2012. Now we would like to sell it again in August 2014, as prices have increased significantly. Until then, her father is living in the attic and contributin...
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21.08.2012 | answered by Yanqiong Bolik
Hello,
shortly about my case:
I am a medical student, single, and currently in my practical year. As part of this training, I am compensated with approximately 200 € gross per month. This has been classified under tax class 6 since March 2012.
For ...
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10.08.2012 | answered by Michael Herrmann
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am referring to the question regarding §14 of the German Value Added Tax Act (if a business owner hires a student for a service once or twice a year - without value added tax):
1. Does the student need to issue an invoice (with...
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08.08.2012 | answered by André Hintz
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have two questions regarding section 14 of the Value Added Tax Act (UStG) (generally speaking: I have a business operation):
1. Do the mandatory information requirements of section 14 of the UStG also apply as prerequisites for...
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02.06.2012 | answered by André Hintz
DEAR MR. TAX ADVISOR,
DEAR MRS. TAX ADVISOR,
FIRST, SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ME:
I am 22 years old, married, childless and I am obtaining my high school diploma through a second educational path. Every month, I receive 572 euros of independ...
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03.04.2012 | answered by Michael Herrmann
Hello,
In 2011, I attended a training course in Berlin, which was 300km away. I usually spent 2 days there every 2 weeks. I shared the journey with 2 "fellow students" and we formed a carpool, so I drove my own car every 3rd time.
Can I also claim ...
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27.01.2012 | answered by Yanqiong Bolik
Hello,
I have been working as an escort for some time now, both through an agency and through the internet portal gesext.de. However, I am only 21 years old and still studying, so my parents still receive child benefit for me.
At the agency, I recei...
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20.12.2011 | answered by Manuela Ponikwar
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am currently in my first year of studies and work on a freelance basis on the side.
Can I deduct the following (in connection with my studies or otherwise)?
1. A mathematical software that was purchased for $1899 for studying ...
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