Preparing your own Tax Return in Germany / Basic Accounts for Artists
Seminar mit Christian Scheiding
Zeit • Time:
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from noon-4pm (12-16 Uhr)
Ort • Place:
bildungswerk des bbk berlin, Köthener Straße 44, 10963 Berlin
Kosten • Costs:
25 €
Info:
Language of instruction: English
Diese Veranstaltung findet ab 5 Teilnehmer*innen statt. Anmeldungen • Attendance:
9 / 9
Anmeldeschluss • Registration closes:
12.05.2025
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Beschreibung • Description
This course provides an introduction to the preparation of VAT and income tax and advance VAT returns in Germany for self-employed fine artists.
- Basics of VAT and income tax
- Recording income and expenses correctly, filing system
- Preparation of an income/surplus statement
- Tax treatment of operating expenses, document management
- ABC of operating expenses: Vehicle, hospitality and telephone costs, travel expense accounting (including typical business expenses and their posting)
- Depreciation, low-value assets
- Tax rates in Germany and VAT exemption
- Advance VAT returns
- Options and obligations when submitting tax returns to the tax office (tax programs, Elster, certificates)
- Tips on communication and dealing with tax authorities, tax advisors, accountants and lawyers (tax law)
No basic knowledge is required. All content is explained clearly and with examples. Each participant will receive a basic script.