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The German Growth Opportunities Act – Improvements of loss deduction and depreciation options

On 30.8.2023, the Federal Cabinet approved a government draft of the Growth Opportunities Act (Wachs­tumschancengesetz) and thus moved it a step […]

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Workroom at home vs. home office blanket allowance

The tax deductibility of the costs and blanket allowances, respectively, for a workroom at home and a home office is to some extent unclear. The […]

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New forms of working – ‘Remote Work’ and the ‘Workation’ (Part II: Important aspects of tax and social security law)

In the last article we defined the concepts behind the new forms of working and discussed the relevant aspects of employment law and data protection […]

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Workplace health promotion in the fitness studio

Under Section 3 no. 34 of the German Income Tax Act, employers are able to provide an attractive benefit to their employees in the form of tax-free […]

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Major changes to international tax law as of 1.1.2024

The Federal Ministry of Finance (Bundesministerium der Finanzen, BMF) published a draft omnibus act (Artikelgesetz) through which tax regulations that […]

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E-invoicing in Germany – Preparations are required

In a previous article we already had a report on the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative and plans by the EU Commission to […]

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Reciprocal sales – Rotating holdings at below their value will not be recognised for tax purposes

Tax saving potential cannot be generated by rotating the holdings of two shareholders in a GmbH [German private limited company] among each other if […]

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Update on trade tax add-backs of rental and lease payments

In recent years, trade tax add-backs have frequently been the subject of disputes between taxpayers and the fiscal administration. Tax audits rarely […]

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E-charging stations – Accounting for their acquisition and maintenance by companies

In the course of the energy transition process, electromobility is being encouraged in a number of ways. It will also be necessary to develop the […]

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Workplace health promotion in the fitness studio

Employers are able to provide an attractive benefit to their employees in the form of tax-free payments for health promotion up to a value of €600 per […]

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