Germany Tax Compliance
Steuererklärung · §23 EStG · 1-year rule
The Germany tax system at a glance
Filings in Germany go through Finanzamt (local tax office). The standard method is Einkommensteuererklärung via ELSTER or Steuerberater.
Private sales (§23 EStG). Tax-free after 1-year holding. €600 exemption for short-term gains.
Annual exemption: €600 Freigrenze (not a deduction — if exceeded, full amount taxed)
Key rates & treatment
- Income tax rates
- 14% – 45% (progressive)
- Capital gains rate
- 0% after 1-year holding period. Otherwise marginal income tax rate.
- Annual exemption
- €600 Freigrenze (not a deduction — if exceeded, full amount taxed)
- Currency
- EUR (€)
What Handy covers in Germany
Six things your Germany expert handles end-to-end.
1-year holding period rule (§23 EStG)
€600 Freigrenze application
DeFi and staking treatment
Gewerbliche trading classification risk
FIFO cost basis method
Finanzamt audit support
Your Germany expert holds Steuerberater or Fachanwalt für Steuerrecht.
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Key deadlines
When the Germany tax year runs and when filings are due.
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