Peter Scheller
Berater für Wirtschaftsprüfer, Rechtsanwälte, Steuer- und Unternehmensberater

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Why is the British referendum on Europe necessary?

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Why is the British referendum on Europe necessary?

You might wonder why a pro-European German thinks that a referendum about Great Britain’s EU-membership is essential. This is despite the fact that I am an anglophile, have a Scottish wife and friends and colleagues from all over the Anglo-Saxon world. Why …

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Taxation of spouses in Germany

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Taxation of spouses in Germany

In Germany resident spouses will be jointly assessed for income tax purposes unless they opt for seperate assessment. Joint assessment decreases the tax burden if one spouse’s income is highrer than that of the other spouse. If a spouse qualifies for …

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Assignment and social security

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Assignment and social security

Employed individuals who work in Germany are subject to Germany’s social security systems. Self-employed persons are in general not liable to German social security contributions. There are certain exceptions from this general rule. The most important exception is the assignment of an employee. The …

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German social security for expatriates

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German social security for expatriates

In general expatriates moving to Germany are interested in their tax situation. For people with high income this is understandable. However, foreign employees and their employers should not ignore social security obligations in Germany. There are certain issues to be …

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USA: Interest rates on tax over- or underpayments

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USA: Interest rates on tax over- or underpayments

In the USA interests will be charged by the tax authorities for underpayments. Underpayments  can be the result of tax assessments or late payments. On the other hand interests will be refunded für overpayments (tax refunds). The Internernal Revenue Service (IRS) …

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Salary payments by third parties

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Salary payments by third parties

Sometimes employees receive wage payments by third parties. This happens within company groups or through benefits granted by business partners.        This occurs, for example, in the following cases: discounts granted by business partners (for example: discounts on …

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Filing US-income tax returns

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Filing US-income tax returns

Our co-operation partner Geenback Tax Services provided us with the upcoming deadlines to file US-income tax returns. It’s that time of the year again and the US tax deadlines are rapidly approaching! Are you ready to file? Here are the …

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EU-Kommission will europäische Gesetzgebung verbessern

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EU-Kommission will europäische Gesetzgebung verbessern

In regelmäßigen Abständen berichten wir über die Arbeit der Europäischen Kommission. Eine der erklärten Ziele der Kommission ist der Bürokratieabbau. In diesem Zusammenhang ist auf die Agenda vom 19.05.2015 zur Verbesserung der europäischen Rechtsetzung hinzuweisen. Es geht dabei um mehr …

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Deductible expenses for work-related second household

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Deductible expenses for work-related second household

Expatriates who start working in Germany may keep the main household in their home country. This is especially the case if the family stays back home. This situation results in two households and leads to the question: Are the expenses …

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Achtung: Bauernfänger wieder unterwegs

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Achtung: Bauernfänger wieder unterwegs

Immer wieder versuchen unseriöse Unternehmen mit zweifelhaften Angeboten nichtsahnenden Unternehmen oder Privatpersonen das Geld aus der Tasche zu ziehen. Dabei verwenden einige „Anbieter“ sehr professionell gemachte, offiziell wirkende Schreiben. Über ein entsprechendes Angebot informiert die Bundessteuerberaterkammer. Irreführendes Datenbankangebot Europäisches Zentralregister …

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Child benefits in Germany

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Child benefits in Germany

In Germany there is a wide range of tax incentives for parents and other persons who provide a home for children. However, the complex network of regulations makes it hard for Germans and especially expatriates to keep a sufficient overview. The following … 

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Taxation of Stock Option Plans in Germany

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Taxation of Stock Option Plans in Germany

Expatriates especially from the USA and the Anglo-Saxon world who have been sent to Germany by their employers are often beneficiaries of stock option plans. Regularly these employees exercise options while staying in Germany. This raises the question of how benefits will be …

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Foreign source income and German income tax

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Foreign source income and German income tax

Foreign source income is in general not subject to German income taxation if a person is not resident in Germany. However, in years where a person enters or leaves Germany this sort of income might affect the progressive German income tax …

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EuGH fordert Verdoppelung der Richterstellen

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EuGH fordert Verdoppelung der Richterstellen

In einer Pressemitteilung vom 28. April 2015  fordert der Europäische Gerichtshof eine Verdoppelung der Richterstellen. Begründet wird dies mit einem ständigen Anstieg der Zahl der Verfahren. Weitere Richter am Gerichtshof seien notwendig, um die Funktionsfähigkeit und Qualität der Rechtsprechung auf EU-Ebene gewährleisten zu …

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Deductible relocation expenses in Germany

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Deductible relocation expenses in Germany

Employees can deduct relocation expenses from their taxable income if these costs are job or work-related. Alternatively, the employer may reimburse those expenses free of tax. If the employer does not reimburse all relocation expenses, the employee is entitled to …

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