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Determining customs values for transactions between affiliated companies – Are subsequent adjustments allowed?

In the case of transactions between affiliated companies, the fiscal administration likes to presume that these companies invoice each other not in […]

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Recognition for tax purposes of the costs of studying abroad

A course of study in a foreign country usually entails additional costs. Whether or not and to what extent the costs of studying abroad – especially […]

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Voluntary capital contributions to increase the amount of loss relief in the case of partnerships

In the case of partnerships, a partner may normally deduct losses, for tax purposes, solely up to the amount of the contractually agreed capital […]

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Recognition of an agreement as an invoice – Current ECJ requirements

The ECJ has expressed its view on the question of whether or not an agreement may be regarded as an invoice and the criteria that would have to be […]

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Application of International Standards on Auditing (ISA) in Germany

The auditing standards of the Institute of Public Auditors in Germany (Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer, IDW) (IDW AuS) that are currently applicable […]

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Recording working hours – The Federal Labour Court has clarified key points

In 2019 already, the ECJ decided that Member States would have to adopt national legislation that would oblige employers to set up a system for […]

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Receipt of e-mails within the scope of business dealings – This could be a matter of minutes

These days, correspondence between companies mainly takes place via e-mail. However, you should be aware that e-mails quickly make their way to the […]

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German Real Estate Transfer Tax – Notification of a unification of shares

Real estate transfer tax (RETT) is payable not just on property acquisitions. It can also arise if, for example, as a result of a unification of […]

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Refurbishment expenses that can be immediately deducted after withdrawal of a residential property

If extensive maintenance and modernisation measures are carried out at rental properties within three years of acquiring them then there would be a […]

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Changes in the taxation rules applicable to photovoltaic systems – Part I – Income tax treatment

In some German federal states, the installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems on all new non-residential buildings – on company rooftops or production […]

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