Tag: Tax law
Traffic light steps against double taxation are not enough
Pensioners in Düsseldorf Despite the reforms, millions of people continue to be affected by double taxation. (Photo: IMAGO/Michael Gstettenbauer) Berlin The double taxation of pensions costs retirees money and is…
Where the tax office looks closely
What will the tax office check in 2023? NRW publishes the “List of central and decentralized test fields” annually. Other federal states provide rules of thumb. (Photo: Imago) Frankfurt Drivers…
Where the tax office looks closely
What will the tax office check in 2023? NRW publishes the “List of central and decentralized test fields” annually. Other federal states provide rules of thumb. (Photo: Imago) Frankfurt Drivers…
How students receive a 200 euro energy allowance
Students in the lecture hall If you hurry, you can now quickly collect 200 euros as a student. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Time is running out. Students can only apply for…
Ten methods that tax authorities can use to track down tax evaders
man at the laptop The tax offices collect numerous data in order to compare them with the tax returns. (Photo: imago stock&people) Frankfurt Banking secrecy is one of the most…
What pensioners with wrong tax assessments need to know
senior More than a million pensioners in Germany receive the basic pension surcharge. (Photo: E+/Getty Images) Frankfurt For two years, seniors with mini-pensions have been entitled to a basic pension…
Wrong tax assessment – pensioners should know that now
senior More than a million pensioners in Germany receive the basic pension surcharge. (Photo: E+/Getty Images) Frankfurt For two years, seniors with mini-pensions have been entitled to a basic pension…
How to use spouse splitting optimally
Spouse splitting The lower-earning partner often pays a disproportionate share of the taxes in the joint assessment. (Photo: PhotoAlto Agency RF Collections/Getty Images) Frankfurt The debate about spouse splitting has…
How to make the best use of spouse splitting
Spouse splitting The lower-earning partner often pays a disproportionate share of the taxes in the joint assessment. (Photo: PhotoAlto Agency RF Collections/Getty Images) Frankfurt The debate about spouse splitting has…
Federal government sees Germany as a high-tax country – but wants to change little
Even if the bill is repeatedly criticized, the federal government does not deny that Germany is a high-tax country. “In Germany, the tax and duty burden on earned income is…
What will a tax consultant cost in 2023?
What are the costs for a tax consultant? Despite increasing digitization, tax consultants and auditors rely on personal advice. (Photo: dpa Picture Alliance / zerocreatives) Not everyone knows about income-related…
Global minimum tax hardly pays off for Lindner
Christian Lindner (FDP) The Treasury Department expects that the global minimum tax will not bring much additional revenue. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) does not expect high…
What can apps like Steuerbot and Taxfix do?
Tax helper app When things get complex, the applications reach their limits. Source: E+/Getty Images Frankfurt The preparation of a tax return takes hours, is bone-dry and complicated by impenetrable…
This is how the Greek tax office wins – with the help of a lottery
ATM Greece Card payments in Greece are easy for the tax authorities to record because all card terminals in Greece have to be networked with the financial authorities in real…
This subsidy is available from the Treasury for energetic refurbishment
Roofer at the thermal insulation The tax office reimburses 20 percent of the renovation costs per property up to a maximum of 40,000 euros. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Whether owners in…
In this way, you as a landlord can save on taxes
Residential buildings in Munich Property owners cannot avoid filing a tax return. Source: dpa Frankfurt If you rent a house or an apartment, you cannot avoid filing your tax return…
Save your severance pay with these six tax tips
“Golden Handshake” Many employees negotiate a severance payment when they are fired. (Photo: Getty Images) Dusseldorf Whether through dismissal, a settlement before the labor court or through a termination agreement:…
Save your severance pay with these six tax tips
“Golden Handshake” Many employees negotiate a severance payment when they are fired. (Photo: Getty Images) Dusseldorf Whether through dismissal, a settlement before the labor court or through a termination agreement:…
This is what investors should know about capital gains tax
Tax rules for investors What’s with the Taxation of income at home and abroad, ETFs and funds, life insurance or crypto coins important? Innovations that investors should know. (Photo: Imago)…
Tax offices put objections on hold – who benefits from them
house building The new property tax will be due from 2025. (Photo: IMAGO/Westend61) Frankfurt Germany’s owners tremble before an increase in property tax. “So far, around three million objections have…