No deduction of compulsory contributions made to the domestic statutory pension that are based on tax free wages gained abroad

If an employee living in Germany gains wages for an occupation abroad, the salary is often tax-free based on an agreement between the country of residence and the country of employment to avoid double taxation. However, to calculate the income-tax rate for the income taxable in Germany the tax-free salary is added (so called progression […]

Current trends in the German tax market

Regarding the current trends in the German tax market, Hohl goes on to explain the developments that have occurred in recent years. “The tax consultancy market is in a consolidation phase because as a result of legal requirements and quality standards the smaller tax consulting firms are no longer able to generate sufficient profits and […]

Tax privileged settlement in case of a consensual termination agreement

Compensation that is granted as replacement for missed income (either past or future) is part of the revenue liable to income tax. Under specific circumstances compensations being an exceptional form of income are subject to a special (reduced) tax rate (the so called “Fünftelregelung” / fifth rule, § 34 para. 1 EStG) Granting of a […]

Limited Residence Permit for Family Reasons – Germany

To foreign employees who stay longer in Germany the subsequent immigration of the family members could be of interest. The subsequent immigration of husbands/wives and children outside the EU is also regulated in the Residence Law. The precondition for the subsequent immigra- tion of family members to a foreign national is that the foreigner has […]

McInerney Saunders joins IR as the exclusive Business Advisory Services and Tax (Private Client) Member in Ireland

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Owen Sheehy of McInerney Saunders. Owen has joined IR as our exclusive Business Advisory Services and Tax (Private Client) Member in Ireland. McInerney Saunders is a firm of Chartered Accountants based in Swords, Co Dublin, Ireland. The firm commenced offering audit, […]

VERTESS Welcomes New Managing Director

Joshua Boynton Joins VERTESS M+A Advisory Firm Tucson, Arizona, September 19, 2017 – Healthcare M+A advisory firm VERTESS continues its strategic growth with the addition of Joshua Boynton, a national healthcare entrepreneur and innovator, as a Managing Director. Joshua founded LifeShare, a pioneer in the intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) marketplace, in 1996 and built it into […]

10 Questions to Start Your Selling Journey

Over the years, you have built a strong network. You know your industry, your customers, your suppliers. For some of them, it’s more than just a network.  You have created relationships! These relationships have been key connections in building your successful company. They are an integral part of your business circle.  Yet, when it comes […]

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