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by wasimo
Sat Mar 28, 2026 5:42 pm
Forum: Taxes & finance
Topic: Deductions most expat freelancers in Germany miss
Replies: 0
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Deductions most expat freelancers in Germany miss

Having spent several years freelancing in Germany while barely speaking the language, I put together a list of deductions that took me too long to find out about. Pendlerpauschale: 38 cents per km for commuting to a regular client or co-working space, even if you mostly work from home. Homeoffice-Pa...
by wasimo
Sat Mar 28, 2026 5:40 pm
Forum: Taxes & finance
Topic: Finding a Steuerberater
Replies: 3
Views: 7043

Re: Finding a Steuerberater

For US expats specifically, the US Embassy list you found is actually one of the better starting points. Most general Steuerberaters won't know FBAR reporting, foreign earned income exclusions, or how to handle a 401k while living in Germany, so US familiarity genuinely matters here. The r/USExpatTa...