US lawmakers are to consider a bill to end citizenship-based taxation - which would mean that many Americans in Germany would no longer fall under the remit of the IRS and wouldn't have to file yearly US tax returns.
The Bundestag has passed a new draft law raising the 2024 basic allowance. If it goes through, it will leave you with a marginal amount of extra money in your pocket.
The US policy of citizenship-based taxation has long been a bugbear of Americans living overseas, but could Donald Trump's pre-election promise to "end double taxation" mean a change is possible for Americans in Europe?
The Finance Minister has announced changes to Germany's tax plan that will amount to very modest savings for middle income earners and slightly more tax for higher earners. Here's how the coming tax reform could affect you.
With three months to go until new property tax rates come in, 90 percent of German households still have no idea what they'll be expected to pay. Some increased costs may well be passed onto tenants. Here's what we know so far.
Green party members have drafted a working paper dedicated to shaking up Germany's tax code and cracking down on the ultra-wealthy. What do they say is wrong with the current tax system - and how do they plan to fix it?
After filling in a exhausting pile of paperwork two years ago many homeowners in Germany are still waiting to find out how much property tax they'll be paying next year. So what's going on with the tax reform?
Germany's tax rules can be confusing, but understanding them is essential if you want to make sure you're paying the right amount. Here's what to expect from your German tax bill and how it's calculated.
Taxes for 2023 are due in Germany immediately following the upcoming weekend. However there are a couple of ways to file your return later without incurring any penalty. Here are your options if you need to file later.
If you're in regular employment and work some extra hours at another workplace on the side or in a freelance capacity, you may be wondering how it works when it comes to tax.
Freelancers and self-employed people in Germany will soon be receiving their tax bills. How is the amount calculated and what happens if you can't meet the deadline?
Americans living in Europe face myriad tax and financial complications due to the US policy of citizenship-based taxation. Brandon Mitchener, executive director of the campaign group Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad, explains why the system needs to change.
The tax submission deadlines in Germany vary wildly depending on the year, and how you file. We break down the dates to know for this year, and beyond.
The German cabinet has passed a series of significant income tax relief measures and tax class reforms, particularly affecting married couples and civil partners.
Germany's Finance Minister Christian Lindner has some plans to shake up Germany's tax brackets with increased allowances and major changes to the process for filing as a married couple.
114,000 pensioners were added as new taxpayers after the pension increase on July 1st and now have to pay income tax, with the populist BSW party calling this "shameful".
Germany's coalition government is hoping to encourage skilled workers to move to Germany with hefty tax incentives - but the proposals have been met with sharp criticism - even from within the government.
Finance Minister Christian Lindner has been slammed over his proposals to cut taxes in Germany, with his coalition partners saying they benefit the wealthy.
Leaving the country? Got a steady job offer you can’t say no to? Winding down your self-employment activities in Germany still requires taking a few bureaucratic steps.
If you're a resident in Germany, you will typically have to declare and pay tax on your worldwide income. But there may be some exceptions in certain cases.
Finance Minister Christian Lindner, of the pro-business Free Democrats (FDP), says he expects the next increase for child allowance or Kindergeld to take place next year, as bickering among German coalition parties continues.
If you received an inheritance worth at least €20,000 in 2023, there's a good chance that it will affect your taxes this year. However, in certain cases, some foreign assets may be exempt. Here's how German inheritance tax is applied to foreigners and foreign assets.
