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Parental Benefits (Elterngeld) Reduces Private Deductibles

10-11-2018 12:24 PM CET | Politics, Law & Society

Press release from: Lawyer Alexander von Engelhardt

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Paying alimony and support can be conceptually deducted as extra ordinary expenses. As the law determines, the deductible amount of alimony and / or support will be reduced by the amount the beneficiary earns. Does the received Elterngeld count as income in this regard? The tax court of Münster / Westpfahlen had to answer that question with its judgment of November 16, 2015 (re 3 K 3546/14 E). In my new article I provide in-depth information on this topic.

To find out more please visit my website: http://www.vonengelhardt.com/en/german-legal-news/private-tax-news/721-parental-benefits-elterngeld-reduces-private-deductibles

About Alexander von Engelhardt
Alexander von Engelhardt is a lawyer specializing in German immigration and corporation law. He has dual citizenship (German and American) and was born in New York. He currently works and resides in Berlin, Germany. He serves his clients in English or German and offers solutions for business immigration and easy company formation. Next to his legal work Alexander also enjoys writing about legal terms and new developments in the world of law. He sends out a monthly newsletter and provides information on important topics like taxes, immigration and company law for expats living and working in Germany. On May 24, 2011, Alexander's project, Legal Guide to Germany, www.lg2g.info, was chosen as one of the finalists for "be.berlin, be.international". Alexander received praises from numerous members of Berlin's government. The Legal Guide to Germany has also been nominated for the German Engagement Prize 2011.

Alexander von Engelhardt
Hardenbergstr. 12
10623 Berlin, Germany
phone: +49 30 51300026
Email: ahoi@vonengelhardt,com

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