Tax Law – Optimal Tax Planning

A tax audit is often burdensome for businesses. I accompany you throughout the entire audit, advise on your rights and obligations, examine information requests for their legality, and negotiate with auditors on disputed matters. For unjustified additional claims, I assert your interests in appeal proceedings and before the tax court.

I file timely appeals against incorrect tax assessments and conduct proceedings before the tax office. If the appeal is unsuccessful, I represent you before the tax court and higher instances. My goal is to correct unlawful tax assessments and enforce your tax claims.

Together with tax advisors, I develop legally secure planning models for tax optimization. This includes structuring corporate groups, choosing the optimal legal form, succession planning, and tax planning for real estate investments. I ensure that all structures are legally sound and do not lead to tax criminal risks.

I work closely with your tax advisor or can refer you to competent tax advisors in Wuppertal. This interdisciplinary cooperation ensures that both tax and legal aspects are optimally considered. In complex cases, I coordinate the alignment between all parties involved.

Managing directors and board members are personally liable for their company’s tax debts under certain circumstances. I advise you on liability risks, defend against liability notices, and develop strategies to avoid liability. Particular caution is required with payroll tax, VAT, and social security contributions.

Cross-border business and foreign relations raise complex tax law questions. I advise on double taxation agreements, transfer pricing, exit taxation, and international reporting obligations. I consider both German and international tax law.