Who is Prinz.tax for?

Private individuals with an international tax situation: expats in Germany, US citizens and Green Card holders in Germany, non-residents with German income, freelancers, and individuals with German gift or inheritance tax matters.

Can Prinz.tax prepare both my German and my US tax return?

Yes. The German declaration is prepared by Prinz.tax Steuerberatung GmbH and the US federal return, state returns and FBAR by Prinz.tax International GmbH, a CPA firm registered in New Hampshire. US returns are only offered together with a German declaration.

How much does a German tax declaration cost?

Typically EUR 1,000 to 3,000 per year including VAT, in individual cases more, depending on complexity and income situation. Every client receives a fixed price in writing before work begins.

Do I have to pay in advance?

No. The invoice is sent together with the draft declaration.

How long does it take?

About one month end-to-end, from initial contact to submission to the tax office, depending on complexity and scope.

Can I just ask a question?

Yes. A 30-minute Comprehensive Consultation costs EUR 180 net (EUR 214.20 including 19 % VAT) and answers more than 90% of client questions.

Do I need to visit an office?

No. All work is done remotely; in-person meetings are not offered.

Which languages do you speak?

English, German, French, Italian and Russian. Client communication is usually in English.

Do you work with clients outside Germany?

Yes. Prinz.tax serves clients in more than 50 countries, including non-residents with German income and people who have left Germany.

Are you accepting new clients?

Yes, after a client acceptance review.

What do you not do?

Corporate taxation, financial statements, audits, payroll accounting and US Streamlined Filing. Exit taxation and ongoing freelancer bookkeeping only by prior arrangement.

Do I get more time to file with a tax advisor?

Yes. Declarations prepared by a tax advisor benefit from extended filing deadlines under § 149 (3) AO.

How can I verify the qualifications?

Through the official register of tax advisers, the register of the Wirtschaftsprüferkammer (no. 121846400) and the New Hampshire Board of Accountancy (CPA license no. 03507 for David Prinz; CPA firm license no. 07824D for Prinz.tax International GmbH).