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Prepayment at the tax office

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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False self-employment

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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Saving taxes when renting to family members

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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Recognition of tuition fees abroad after 6 years.

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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Part-time self-employed and student job

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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Modify prenuptial agreement

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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Working for a foreign company

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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Internet erotica

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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Trade tax liability

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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Working student or mini job

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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House sale within 10-year period

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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Invoicing, deduction of operating expenses

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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Section 14 Value Added Tax Act

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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CHILD BENEFIT - Am I entitled to it or not? :)

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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Student and side job as an escort lady

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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Students - Training costs

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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