German taxes, explained and optimized for internationals.
From your first tax return after moving to Germany to holding structures and exit planning. Digital, transparent, personal — and always in plain English.
Roland Elias · Tax Advisor · Regensburg & remote · GTAXio on YouTube
What we do for internationals
Six areas cover almost every situation an international client brings to us.
Tax Return — Expat Edition
Your first or annual German tax return, prepared end to end in English. We collect what we need, file it, and explain the assessment once it arrives.
Learn moreOngoing Advice for Employees & Freelancers
Continuous support if you are employed, freelancing, or both. Bookkeeping, VAT, prepayments and the annual filings in one place.
Learn moreCrypto, Trading & Capital Income
Reporting for crypto, brokers and foreign custody accounts — including staking, lending, DeFi and the one-year holding period.
Learn moreCompany Formation & Structures
Choosing and setting up the right legal shell in Germany — from a solo GmbH to a holding structure for founders and investors.
Learn moreRelocation & Exit Planning
Moving to or leaving Germany. We map residency, exit taxation and treaty questions before you sign anything.
Learn moreSpecial Cases
The questions internationals ask most: church tax, the solidarity surcharge, tax classes, joint vs. separate assessment and more.
Learn moreHow it works
- 01
Book a call
Pick a slot in the online calendar. Video call, in English, no obligation.
- 02
Short questionnaire
You receive a focused intake form so we spend the call on answers, not on data entry.
- 03
Video consultation
We go through your situation, the options and the cost. You get a written summary.
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Ongoing support
If you want us to take over, everything runs digitally through our secure client portal.
About Roland
A tax advisor who actually explains things
I am Roland Elias, certified German tax advisor and the second generation running our family practice. On YouTube I explain the German tax system to hundreds of thousands of people — GTAXio is the English channel for exactly the questions internationals keep asking.
My clients are expats, remote employees, freelancers, creators, crypto investors and founders. What they have in common: German tax rules that nobody translated for them.
Read the full story- Qualification
- Appointed Steuerberater, practising since 2019
- Practice
- Second generation, family firm founded in 1972
- Reach
- Hundreds of thousands of viewers on YouTube
- Working language
- English — every call, document and summary
Frequently asked
Do I have to file a German tax return?
Many employees are not obliged to file, but often should: refunds are common. Filing becomes mandatory in cases such as side income above the allowance, tax class combinations III/V or IV with a factor, wage replacement benefits like Elterngeld or Kurzarbeitergeld, or several employers at once. We check your obligation in the first call.
What is the basic allowance (Grundfreibetrag)?
It is the portion of your annual income that stays tax free. Income above it is taxed at a progressively rising rate. The amount is adjusted by law almost every year, so we always apply the figure valid for your tax year.
Can I opt out of church tax?
Yes. Church tax is only levied if you are registered as a member of a tax-collecting religious community. You can leave through the local registry office or district court, depending on the federal state, and the obligation ends shortly after. We explain the procedure and the timing effects.
Do I still pay the solidarity surcharge?
For most employees the surcharge no longer applies on wage and income tax after the 2021 reform. It still applies to high incomes and to corporate and capital gains taxation. We tell you which side of the threshold you are on.
Ready to sort out your German taxes?
Book a video consultation in English. We look at your situation, tell you what applies and what it costs.
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