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Daily Archives: August 16, 2016

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Tax Rates on Income In Germany

Annual income of less than 9,168 € is not taxed at all. Income tax starts with 14,77% and gradually goes up to 44,31% (top tax rate applies to taxable income of more than 55,960 €). The amounts double for married couples filing joint returns. As your income goes up, the tax rates go up. This…

August 16, 20161 CommentEmployees, FreelancersBy admin

Year of Arrival and Year of Departure – German Tax Return Requirements

The year of your arrival in Germany as well as the year of your departure are somewhat unusual if you arrive or leave at some point during the year. Such a split income and tax year will typically require you to file a tax return as your taxes are always calculated based on your full…

August 16, 20161 CommentEmployees, Freelancers, Tax ReturnsBy admin

When Are Tax Returns Due?

An income tax return has to be filed by May 31st (for 2018: July 31st) for the previous year. It is possible to file for extensions. If you work with an accountant you will automatically get an extension until the end of December (for 2018: until the end of February of the following year). If…

August 16, 20161 CommentDeadlines, Tax ReturnsBy admin

Getting Started with German Freelancer Taxes

To get started with German Freelancer taxes, you need to register with your local Finanzamt as “selbständig”. You can find the required registration form at: https://www.formulare-bfinv.de/ Your Finanzamt will then issue a tax number for you. Your Finanzamt will ask you to submit monthly VAT returns (unless you are registered as a “Kleinunternehmer”).You will have…

August 16, 20161 CommentFreelancers, Getting StartedBy admin
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