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Dear Tax Office, Where’s My Tax Refund?Read more
The tax return is on its way to the tax office. Well done! All you can do now is… wait. So when exactly will the tax office send through your tax return? Will it be a longer wait because of COVID-19? Get all your information here.
Aug 18, 2022 | by Julian Schwarzmann
7 Tax-Tricks That Don’t Break Tax LawsRead more
With smart tax tricks, saving is not that difficult. We reveal seven legal tax tricks you can use to get even more out of your tax return without landing in trouble with tax authorities. So you can save even more with Taxfix!
Aug 18, 2022 | by Julian Schwarzmann
Fixed deductions and tax exemption: How they benefit your tax returnRead more
Fixed deductions (Pauschbeträge) and tax exemptions (Freibeträge) reduce the taxable income and, thus, your tax burden. In this post, we explain how child allowance, flat-rate allowance for income-related expenses and the like and how you can receive them.
Aug 18, 2022 | by Julian Schwarzmann
File Online Tax Returns with ELSTERRead more
Filing your tax return online? Not that hard when you use the free tax software by ELSTER. Not only is it easier for you to submit your tax return, but also these extra advantages.
Aug 18, 2022 | by Julian Schwarzmann
What’s My Tax Class?Read more
The tax class dictates your income tax. In Germany, there are seven different tax classes. Don’t know which to choose? We’ll tell you exactly what they are and what they mean.
Aug 18, 2022 | by Julian Schwarzmann
Deduct Glasses From Taxes! Here’s How…Read more
Getting new glasses can be very expensive. Often, the frame of the glasses is expensive by itself. However, the lenses can be even costlier depending on the design. So, can you deduct the cost of purchasing expensive glasses from taxes? Read on to find out!
Aug 18, 2022 | by Julian Schwarzmann
Rented Apartments: What Can Tenants Deduct From Taxes?Read more
High rents drain finances like nothing else. It comes as no surprise that tenants seek ways to deduct rental costs from the tax return. Luckily, there are ways to deduct from tax returns. Here’s what you need to do.
Aug 18, 2022 | by Julian Schwarzmann
Werbungskosten: How ‘Income-Related Expenses’ are Tax-DeductibleRead more
Income-related expenses or ‘Werbungskosten’ are all the costs directly related to your work. Although expenses, these are necessary for you to carry out your work. In case your employer does not reimburse you for the same, you can state them as deductibles in your tax return.
Aug 18, 2022 | by Julian Schwarzmann
Corona, Kurzarbeit & Tax 2020 – Everything you, your friends and family need to know nowRead more
“For real, can I reimburse the costs of setting up my home office? Is it true I have to file my tax return as a Kurzarbeiter? Can I actually get a tax refund from the Finanzamt or pay increased taxes?” We hear you. And we want you to have the right answers to Kurzarbeit, home-office […]
Aug 18, 2022 | by Jana Teuber