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14/06/2006 Ask our accountant: Changes to the German tax law

Some of the few people in Germany not currently obsessed with the World Cup are the members of the Bundesrat, who are preparing to adopt the latest tax reform acts before the summer break. Expatica's tax advisor Martin Brune outlines the changes which will effect the pocket of almost every tax payer.

31/01/2006 Ask our accountant: Double trouble

Expatica's resident accountant Martin Brune explains the arcane mysteries of double tax treaties to three readers who each have ties to two countries.

24/11/2005 Taxes: Complicated and confused

Expatica's resident tax accountant Martin Brune comes to the rescue of Expatica readers bewildered by the German tax system.

16/06/2005 Keeping honest taxpayers honest

Investments in Germany? German tax offices used to rely on taxpayers' voluntary disclosures on their tax return. Now they have limited access to information regarding taxpayers' bank accounts, says Katrin Köhler.

01/06/2005 Ask our accountant: Time for VAT

Entrepreneurs resident outside of Germany who want to get a refund of German VAT paid in 2005 need to hurry up if they want to beat the 30 June deadline. Expatica's tax accountant tells you what you have to do.

27/04/2005 Taxing questions

Are pension contributions paid into a UK scheme from German income tax-deductible in Germany? What happens if you work outside Germany for three months a year? And what is the best time to move to Germany anyway? The Expatica tax accountant answers your questions.

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