Security Deposit in Germany – How to Recover it in Full
Moving out of an apartment in Germany involves more than…
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Additional costs almost as much as the rent? It is advisable to verify what exactly is being paid for when renting an apartment.
Additional costs can be as surprising as the rent itself….
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Job Change in Germany – What to Consider to Avoid Disadvantages in Taxes and Insurance?
A job change in Germany can significantly improve the professional…
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Employment Certificate – How to Read It? The Hidden Codes of German Employers
An employment certificate in Germany can contain far more information…
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Probationary Period in Germany – How Long Does It Last and When Is a Quick Termination Possible?
The probationary period in Germany can be surprising, especially if…
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Contributions to unemployment insurance can also be deducted from taxes. This occurs simply and almost automatically.
Contributions to unemployment insurance are an element that is rarely…
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Create a self-issued receipt for missing receipt of office supplies
Does it happen that invoices and receipts get lost, and…
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The motor vehicle liability insurance is the only part of car insurance that can be deducted. It is explained why this is the case and how to correctly execute this.
The motor vehicle liability insurance is the only aspect of…
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Investments in a private pension plan (Riester, Rürup) are supported by the state through tax benefits. Learn how contributions to additional retirement provision can be deducted.
If you are saving money for your private pension under…
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Is there an accident insurance policy? It is explained how the contributions are deducted and the costs are allocated when the policy covers both professional and private life.
If an accident insurance policy exists, the question arises as…
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Eine private Haftpflichtversicherung ist unverzichtbar. Zudem kann sie steuerlich geltend gemacht werden. Es wird erläutert, wie dies möglich ist und wo es in der Steuererklärung einzutragen ist.
Private liability insurance is one of those things you typically…
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Is a child sent to a private school? A portion of the tuition fees can be deducted from taxes. It is explained what limits exist and what requirements must be met.
Many parents assume that tuition fees at a private school…
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How much does a kindergarten (Kita) cost in Germany? Information on applying for funding.
Is the actual contribution to daycare in Germany and the…
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Birth of a Child in Germany – What Formalities and Financial Entitlements Exist?
The birth of a child in Germany not only brings…
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Maintenance payments to the former spouse? These payments can significantly reduce the tax burden. Find out what requirements must be met and how to complete Form U.
Do you pay alimony to your ex-partner and are taxed…
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Traveling for work? Check the per diem rates and how they should be correctly accounted for.
Reist du beruflich und verlierst dich in Papierkram? Dieser Beitrag…
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The purchase of a professional book or the subscription to a specialized journal represents expenses that can be deducted from taxes as so-called work equipment, i.e., work tools, as an investment in professional knowledge.
Professional Literature as “Work Tools” – When Are Books and…
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The German School System – Is Education in Germany Truly Free? An Examination of Hidden Education Costs!
Die Schule in Deutschland ist „kostenlos“, aber nicht immer ohne…
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Erhält man eine Abfindung vom Arbeitgeber, kann durch eine spezielle Methode (Fünftelregelung) erheblich weniger Steuer darauf entrichtet werden. Es wird erläutert, wie dies funktioniert.
Have you received a severance payment and are wondering how…
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No Registration = No Employment Contract? How German Companies Deal with This Problem?
Traveling to work in Germany without registration? That’s possible –…
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What taxes will you pay if you combine a company in Poland with work in Germany? Learn all the formalities!
Combining Polish business activity with work in Germany requires organizing…
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When Do Germans Not Work? What are the Most Important Holidays and Official Days Off?
Imagine standing in front of a closed office in Berlin…
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Are Highways in Germany Toll Roads? We Check It Before You Hit the Road!
For years, Germany has been enticing drivers with free highways,…
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How Much Does a Welder Earn in Germany? Check It Before Deciding to Emigrate!
Working as a welder in Germany in 2025 is an…
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Tax Number, Insurance, Account – what do you need before you start working in Germany?
You begin working in Germany and don’t know what to…
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Got fired in Germany? Check what unemployment benefits you’re entitled to!
What benefits are available to the unemployed in Germany and…
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What are the average salaries in Germany and how much of the wage goes to taxes?
Are you planning to work in Germany or are you…
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What is the Minimum Pension in Germany and Who Receives It? We Check It Out!
If you have worked in Germany but your income has…
