Tax law and civil law are more closely intertwined than might appear at first sight: an inheritance, a divorce, the sale of a property or parting ways with a business partner almost always has tax consequences as well. As a law firm, we are authorised under section 3 no. 1 of the German Tax Advisory Act (StBerG) to provide unrestricted assistance in tax matters, and we therefore advise you from a single source – on both legal and tax issues.
Tax returns for private individuals
We prepare your income tax return including all schedules, for example for income from employment, from letting and leasing or from capital assets. In doing so, we check which expenses can be claimed for tax purposes and handle all communication with the tax office until the assessment becomes final.
Businesses and the self-employed
For traders, freelance professionals and small businesses, we take care of ongoing bookkeeping, advance VAT returns, annual financial statements and tax returns, in particular for income tax, corporation tax, trade tax and VAT. On request, we also advise you on the choice of legal form and on tax issues relating to partnership and shareholder agreements.
Objections and proceedings before the fiscal court
Not every tax assessment is correct. We review your assessment, lodge an objection in good time (section 347 of the German Fiscal Code, AO) and – if necessary – represent you before the fiscal court. Please note: the time limit for lodging an objection is only one month from notification of the assessment (section 355 AO). Please therefore contact us as soon as possible if you believe an assessment is incorrect.
Inheritance and gift tax
As a firm with a focus on inheritance law, we always take tax aspects into account when drafting wills, contracts of inheritance and lifetime transfers of assets. Allowances, tax classes and the valuation of real estate and business assets often determine how much of the estate actually reaches the heirs. We also prepare inheritance and gift tax returns and represent you in dealings with the tax office.
Criminal tax law and voluntary disclosure
If criminal tax proceedings have been initiated against you, or if there is a risk of this, swift and considered action is essential. We represent you in investigation and criminal proceedings and advise you on the option of a voluntary disclosure with exemption from punishment under section 371 AO, the validity of which is subject to strict requirements.
Get in touch
Arrange an appointment at our offices in Volkach or Gerolzhofen – by telephone on +49 9381 80 37 70 or +49 9382 31 67 58, or by email to info@kanzlei-grunenberg.de. Contacting us is free of charge; fees are only incurred once you formally instruct us.