What are some surprising Betriebsausgaben you’ve been able to claim as self-employed here? I’m curious if things like home office gear, internet splits, or digital software tools were easy for you to write off.
For those who have relocated from a different country to Germany, what financial advice do you wish someone had given you before moving?
I’m especially interested in things like:
Taxes and salary deductions
Saving and investing
Building credit
Banking and transferring money
Pensions and insurance
Cost of living surprises
What’s one financial mistake you made or one thing you got right that you’d recommend to someone moving to Germany today?