As tax season in Germany approaches, many are looking for ways to relieve some of their tax burden. The Local spoke with Munich-based tax advisor Thomas Zitzelsberger about the top overlooked deductions affecting foreign residents.
Anyone who has filled out official forms online in Germany knows how frustrating it can be to translate applications line by line. Fortunately, this year’s tax process may be just a bit less painful for English speakers.
Starting in 2024, employees in Germany working from home can deduct more money from their taxes, and have more lenient definition of what exactly a 'home office' is.
Filing your tax return in Germany can be straightforward - or a complicated nightmare. If your situation is closer to the latter, you might want to consider a tax advisor or tax assistance. Here's how to figure out which is right for you.
Spring means the start of tax season for Americans. And the looming US tax deadline can be the source of several headaches for the thousands living in Germany.
The German tax code is complex enough to confound native Germans and foreigners alike. Finding an expert to handle it for you has many advantages—but how do you find the right one?
You're likely to run into Germany six different tax classes when you start paying taxes - or even whenever you use an online calculator to figure out how much the government is going to get from your salary. Here's what they all mean.
With changing tax rates and increased child allowance, 2024 could see the tax burden reduced year for taxpayers in Germany - even with some contributions going up.
While everyone who moves to Germany faces their own particular challenges, Americans living and working in the country are increasingly reporting anxiety and financial headaches due to US tax rules.
If you don't want to wait months for your tax refund, you'll be pleased to know that workers in Germany can boost their net income before even submitting their tax return. Here's what you need to know.
Property owners in Germany were called on to send the tax office an updated declaration of their property value to help calculate how much they’ll have to pay in tax. But many homeowners are rallying against the reform.
Last year Germany collected a record high amount of dog tax, called 'Hundesteuer' from pet owners. But why does the fee still exist in Germany and how much is it?
Employees in Germany aren't required to file an income tax return - but it's recommended they do as the average filer gets €1,000 back. Here are our top tips to get the most bang for your euro.
The deadline for people in Germany to file their 2022 tax return is coming up. Here are the newest tax changes to keep in mind - and how you can benefit from them.
From the €49 ticket pre-sale to higher tax allowances for employees and single parents, here's everything that's set to change in Germany in the coming month.
April 1st will see many of the recent changes to Germany’s tax regime implemented. Although passed through the Bundestag last year and technically effective as of January 1st, April is the first month many of the changes will be evident on employee payslips. We explain what might look different.
Germany is granting tax payers a little more time to file their return not only in 2023, but in the coming years. Here are all the dates you need to know.
Millions of property owners in Germany still have to file the confusing property tax declaration ahead of the Tuesday deadline. Taxpayer and tax consultant groups say the reform is chaotic and should be postponed.
Property owners in Germany will have to send the tax office an updated declaration of their property values by January 31st, to help calculate a new amount they’ll have to pay in tax. We explain what they’ll have to do.
Renouncing American citizenship could become less costly, after the US department of state announced that it intends to reduce the citizenship renunciation fee from the current eye-watering $2,350.
Starting in 2023, people working from home will be able to deduct €1,000 per year for working from home, up from the previous annual amount of €600. Here's what you need to know.
