01.07.2019 | answered by Bernd Thomas
Good day,
How to deduct self-financed training costs for adult child from taxes?
Our adult child obtained the Fachholschulreife in August 2018 through the gymnasial leaving certificate after Class 11 and an immediately following "one-year guided in...
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23.06.2018 | answered by Bernd Thomas
I started my training as a studio speaker in 2015, but have not completed it yet (i.e., completed part 1, part 2 still pending). I had previously completed a university degree and in 2015 earned income exclusively from self-employment. (For various r...
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23.03.2015 | answered by Ulrich Stiller
Hello,
I have a question regarding the tax return. I am 26 years old, still living with my parents, currently completing my Bachelor's degree. Before that, I completed a 3-year vocational training program with the technical college entrance qualific...
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22.07.2013 | answered by Thomas Textoris
As a freelance artist, I am subject to regular taxation. I have questions regarding value added tax and income tax.
1.) I also conduct workshops at a general education school, which children attend voluntarily. Are these services exempt from tax acc...
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07.07.2013 | answered by Patrick Färber
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 ...
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28.08.2012 | answered by Yanqiong Bolik
I started a distance learning course in 2009. Since it is a course after vocational training, I would like to deduct the tuition fees as advertising costs.
However, I also received a (tax-free) scholarship from a government agency, which covers part ...
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28.07.2012 | answered by Michael Herrmann
Dear Sir or Madam,
The following situation:
I work as a freelance naturopath alongside my dependent employment. In addition, I am occasionally booked as a specialist lecturer for lectures. Until now, there hasn't been an issue because both of my pa...
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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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25.05.2012 | answered by Henriette Regulla-Schiessl
Hello,
I am a registered merchant and operate my publishing house as a sole proprietorship.
I would like to diversify my income from self-employment and am interested in further training for real estate investments.
My question:
Can this training b...
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20.05.2012 | answered by André Hintz
Hello, last year my son moved into my second apartment due to the start of his training (Second apartment has been existing since 2000, distance to main residence is 360km). Since the existing second apartment was too small (1 room, 29sqm), I moved i...
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22.04.2012 | answered by Andreas Schupp
Dear Sir or Madam,
In 2008, we purchased an apartment that consists of 1 unit in the land register. 1. Separate apartment 49m2 rented out 2. Attic (tolerance present) 170m2 own
There is one entrance for both apartments, in the hallway there is a do...
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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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13.10.2011 | answered by Yanqiong Bolik
Dear experts,
Description of my tax situation for the year 2010:
* Employed as a saleswoman (tax-free allowance not used).
* Part-time job as a music instructor (advertising costs 2480€ greater than the instructor tax-free allowance of 2100&eu...
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12.06.2011 | answered by Manuela Ponikwar
My wife completed her training (first degree) as a Dipl.-Verwaltungswirtin at the Federal University of Public Administration in 1987 and has a corresponding position as a civil servant in the higher service.
With the goal of obtaining a position as...
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20.03.2011 | answered by Ulrich Stiller
Hello,
I really need help...I hope you can assist me.
I am planning to start a small business soon (selling on Ebay - digital codes - VAT exempt). I order my products from Russia (website). I already know that I have to prepare an EÜ invoice for th...
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04.06.2010 | answered by Ulrich Stiller
My 22-year-old son completed an 18-month training course to become a commercial pilot at a private flight school from October 2008 to May 2010, following his high school graduation and civil service. He covered the training costs of 75,000 euros hims...
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24.05.2010 | answered by Ulrich Stiller
For a few years now, I have been undergoing training as a dog trainer and behavior consultant with the BHV - Professional Association of Dog Trainers and Behavior Consultants. In recent years, I have always claimed and been recognized for advertising...
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12.03.2010 | answered by Ulrich Stiller
Good day dear Sir or Madam,
My girlfriend and I both completed training as bank clerks before she studied to become a teacher and I studied business administration. We both finished our studies in early 2006 and have not yet looked into the tax dedu...
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28.10.2009 | answered by Ulrich Stiller
For 1 3/4 years, I was self-employed part-time with a kiosk. My partner was employed by me and registered for social security. He left his net salary to me, as the kiosk was only making a loss and I needed the money for ongoing expenses for the kiosk...
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