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Pension contributions in income tax returns

In the coalition agreement as well as in interviews with Finance Minister Lindner, recently, the message has consistently been that, as of 2023, […]

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Giving gifts to carers leads to a reduction in estate assets

If close relatives receive a high level of care during their lifetime then there is the possibility of giving gifts to the caregivers; these gifts […]

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Clarification by the Federal Ministry of Finance on occupational pension schemes

The fiscal administration has revised its wide-ranging letter on the application of tax incentives for occupational pension schemes and has regulated […]

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In the case of properties, do step up models constitute a form of abusive structuring?

Frequently, in the case of property that is rented out and held as taxable assets, the tax depreciation volume has been used up, or the amount of […]

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A deviating profit distribution formula is not a determinant for inheritance tax

If parents wish to transfer assets to their children, then it is frequently advisable to make a gift already during the donor’s lifetime. A parent […]

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Gifting and bequeathing – Securing tax advantages through planning

Transferring assets to the next generation early on makes it possible to achieve big tax advantages while still providing for the future of the donor. […]

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Disadvantages of separate estate

Many couples believe that a separate-estate agreement is necessary in a marriage contract in order not to be liable for the debts of their partners. […]

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What you should bear in mind when buying a let property

In times of persistently low interest rates, real-estate property is often a sought-after form of investment. Anyone buying a let property thinks […]

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It never rains but it pours – sort out your last will and testament early on!

A premature death hits the surviving relatives completely unprepared. Especially young couples, whether they have children or not, should therefore […]

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The ten-year time limit for real-estate gifts

Every year, the ownership of thousands of properties is transferred by means of gifts. In all cases, the preliminary discussions with the notary […]

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