taxes

Articles and tips that matter to you in Germany.

Income tax is calculated in Germany

Can an employee choose a different tax class than their spouse?

Can university expenses be deducted from taxes?

Can the tax class be changed retroactively?

Can you appeal a tax assessment notice?

Do you have to pay taxes on motorhomes (Wohnmobile)?

Do you pay taxes if you live in your own house?

Tips for reducing the income tax burden for employees

Tips for reducing taxes for self-employed individuals

The reduced VAT rate and when it applies

When can you apply to change your tax class during the year?

When is filing a tax return mandatory?

When should married couples choose the appropriate tax class?

When do you have to file your tax return (Steuererklärung)?

When are you exempt from rental income tax?

When is tax class 3 unsuitable, even though it offers lower taxes?

When is a small entrepreneur (Kleinunternehmer) exempt from VAT?

What happens if you choose the wrong tax class?

What should you do if you forgot to file your tax return?

What is income tax (Einkommensteuer) in Germany?

What is the solidarity surcharge (Solidaritätszuschlag)?

What is the environmental tax (Umweltsteuer) for cars?

What are the conditions and requirements for changing the tax class through the tax office (Finanzamt)?

What is value-added tax (Umsatzsteuer) for businesses and how is it calculated?

What is tax consulting (Steuerberatung) and is it necessary?

What is wage tax (Lohnsteuer) in Germany and how is it calculated?

What is church tax (Kirchensteuer) and how is it calculated?

What is ELSTER and how is it used to file a tax return?

What is the tax identification number (Steueridentifikationsnummer) and how do you obtain it?

What is the difference between income tax (Einkommensteuer) and wage tax (Lohnsteuer)?

How is corporate tax (Körperschaftsteuer) calculated for companies in Germany?

How to change your tax class (Steuerklasse) step by step

How can you change your tax class (Steuerklasse)?

How is the new property tax (Grundsteuer) calculated after the reform?

How does the tax class affect your monthly net salary (Nettogehalt)?

How does the tax class affect unemployment benefits (Arbeitslosengeld)?

How can you reduce your annual income tax?

How can you reduce gift taxes in Germany?

How does value-added tax (VAT) work in Germany?

How do you prepare your tax return electronically?

How do you register your self-employment with the tax office (Finanzamt)?

How can you deduct course expenses from your taxes?

How are property expenses deducted from rental taxes?

How are taxes deducted from the salary in Germany?

How do you choose the tax class (Steuerklasse) that best fits your personal situation?

How can you get free tax assistance in Germany?

How is the Kinderfreibetrag (child tax allowance) calculated?

How are taxes calculated on retirement pension (Rente)?

How are taxes calculated for freelancers (Freiberufler)?

How is the Oldtimer tax (Oldtimer-Steuer) calculated?

How are taxes calculated when working from home (Homeoffice)?

How are taxes calculated on a side job (Nebenjob)?

How do you deal with the Finanzamt in Germany?

How can you avoid tax penalties?

How do you notify the Finanzamt about a change of address?

Penalties for Tax Evasion (Steuerhinterziehung)

Property Tax in Germany (Grundsteuer) – Everything You Need to Know

Vehicle Tax (Kfz-Steuer) – How is it calculated?

Capital Gains Tax (Kapitalertragsteuer) – When and how is it paid?

Taxes for Single Parents (Alleinerziehende)

Taxes for Divorced and Separated Individuals in Germany

Taxes on Voluntary Work in Germany

Family Taxation in Germany – What Changes After Marriage?

Taxes for Students and Part-Time Workers in Germany

Taxes During Vocational Training (Ausbildung)

Taxes Related to Adoption and Foster Children (Pflegekinder)

Taxes on Renting and Leasing (Miet- & Vermietungssteuer)

Taxes on Internet and E-Commerce (Online Trade)

Detailed Explanation of Tax Classes (Steuerklassen) in Germany

Explaining the Difference Between Standard Tax Class 4 and Tax Class 4 with Factor

Income Tax Brackets in Germany

Filing the Umsatzsteuer tax return: monthly or annually?

Company Registration: Everything You Need to Know

Deadlines for Filing the Tax Return

The Most Suitable Tax Class for Pensioners in Germany

Tax Classes and Their Impact on Social Benefits in Germany

Tax Differences Between the German Federal States

The Difference in Taxes Between Electric, Petrol and Diesel Cars

The Difference Between Profit Tax and Income Tax

The Difference Between the Taxation of Public and Private Pensions

The Difference Between Umsatzsteuer and Vorsteuer

The Difference Between Umsatzsteuer and Mehrwertsteuer

The Difference Between Tax Class 3 and Tax Class 5 for Married Couples

The Difference Between Steuerklasse 1 and Steuerklasse 3

The difference between Kleinunternehmer status and standard taxation (Regelbesteuerung)

The difference between property tax (Grundsteuer) and real estate transfer tax (Grunderwerbsteuer)

The difference between trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) and corporate income tax (Körperschaftsteuer)

The difference between the income tax return (Einkommensteuererklärung) and the annual wage tax adjustment (Lohnsteuerjahresausgleich)

The difference between Bruttogehalt (gross salary) and Nettogehalt (net salary)

Abolition of the Solidaritätszuschlag (solidarity surcharge) – are you one of the beneficiaries?

The relationship between your tax class (Steuerklasse) and the amount of your tax refund (Steuerrückerstattung)

Taxes on renting and leasing in Germany

Taxes for students in Germany

Taxes for companies (corporation tax – Körperschaftsteuer)

Taxes for self-employment (Selbstständigkeit)

Taxes in cases of insolvency (Insolvenz)

Taxes when buying or selling real estate (real estate transfer tax – Grunderwerbsteuer)

Taxes when changing jobs (Jobwechsel)

Taxes when working outside Germany

Taxes on company gifts and non-cash benefits (Sachbezüge)

Taxes on Airbnb activity in Germany

Taxes on tobacco products and cigarettes (tobacco tax – Tabaksteuer)

Taxes on holiday bonus pay (Urlaubsgeld)

Taxes on hairdressing and beauty salons (the so-called “Friseursteuer”)

Taxes on rental contracts (Mietverträge)

Taxes on profit distributions and dividends in Germany (dividend taxation – Dividendenbesteuerung)

Taxes on keeping pets (dog tax – Hundesteuer)

Taxes on wholesale traders (wholesale tax – Großhandelssteuer)

Taxes on pension insurance (Rentenversicherung)

Taxes on Renting Out Real Estate in Germany

Taxes on Social Media Influencers

Taxes on Scholarships (Stipendien)

Taxes on Clothing and Food

Taxes on Annual Bonuses (Jahresbonus)

Taxes on Cafés and Bakeries

Taxes on Emergency Aid Payments (Soforthilfen)

Taxes on Private Retirement Provision (Private Altersvorsorge)

Taxes on Mobile Restaurants (Food Truck Tax / Foodtruck-Steuer)

Taxes on Restaurants (Restaurant Tax / Restaurantsteuer)

Taxes on Small Businesses (Kleinunternehmensteuer)

Taxation of social benefits (Hartz IV)

Taxes on Social Benefits (Hartz IV)

Taxes on Farmers and Agriculture in Germany

Taxes on Bank Savings

Taxes on Bakeries and Confectionery Shops

Taxes on Small Shops (Kiosk Tax / Kiosksteuer)

Taxes on Remote Workers from Outside Germany

Taxes on Startups

Taxes on Imported Cars

Taxes on Cars (Kfz-Steuer)

Taxes on Foreign Salaries of Employees in Germany

Taxes on Salary (Lohnsteuer)

Taxes on Motorcycles (Motorcycle Tax)

Taxes on Foreign Income for Residents in Germany

Taxes on Pets

Taxes on international money transfers

Taxes on international trade, import and export

Taxes on private insurance (Versicherungssteuer)

Taxes on life insurance (Lebensversicherung)

Taxes on health insurance (Krankenversicherung)

Taxes on vacant homes (Leerstandssteuer): Do they actually exist in Germany?

Taxes on artistic and cultural activities

Taxes on profits and investments (Kapitalertragsteuer)

Taxes on Uber, Bolt and taxi drivers

Taxes on government civil servants (Beamtensteuer)

Taxes on rental income in Germany

Taxes on a second salary (second job)

Taxes for freelancers in Germany

Situations that require tax class 6 (Steuerklasse 6)

Tax evasion and legal penalties in Germany

Companies’ tax obligations in Germany

Tax reliefs for families in Germany

Special tax exemptions for families

Tax refunds for foreigners when leaving Germany

Income tax refund in Germany (Steuerrückerstattung)

Common mistakes when choosing tax classes and how to avoid them

Umsatzsteuerpflicht: When do you become liable to pay VAT in Germany?

The optimal tax class (Steuerklasse) for married couples

Tax Class 2: Tax Benefits and Reliefs for Single Parents (Alleinerziehende)

Tax class 1 (Steuerklasse 1): When does it apply and who is covered?