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German real estate legal and tax developments

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Latest: Hereditary building rights impact German real estate valuation

Legal and regulatory developments in Germany are shaping real estate taxation and valuation practices. Recent court rulings have clarified tax implications for property owners. Under Section 7 of the EStG, owners of old

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German tax email regulations and phishing threats

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Latest: German tax authorities warn of phishing emails regarding fake audits

The German Federal Fiscal Court (Bundesfinanzhof) has ruled that tax-relevant emails must be retained for external audits. Under this mandate, business correspondence such as offers and orders must be kept for six years,

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German tax and social benefit bank statement rules

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Latest: Germany: Rules for redacting bank statements for authorities

German tax authorities are permitted under Section 90 of the Tax Code (Abgabenordnung) to request bank statements from taxpayers to verify tax-relevant facts. While authorities have the right to request documentation to

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German Federal Fiscal Court tax law rulings

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Latest: German Federal Fiscal Court clarifies trade tax on employee housing

The German Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) has issued several rulings clarifying various aspects of national tax law. In one decision, the court restricted the use of cash-basis VAT taxation. It ruled that freelancers or par

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Tax deduction opportunities in Germany

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Latest: German tax returns: ways to reclaim money through deductions

In Germany, various personal and professional expenses may be eligible for tax deductions or reimbursements through tax returns. Medical costs, specifically prescription weight loss medications such as pills and injecti

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German inheritance, property law & tax trends

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Latest: Germany faces significant knowledge gaps in inheritance tax planning

Since May 2026, German authorities have warned heirs to secure assets ahead of a historic decade of wealth transfer. While 2025 data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) showed record inheritance and gift taxes

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