Question 1

What is TWO.TAX and who is it for?

Accepted Answer

TWO.TAX (TwoTax LLC) is an English-speaking cross-border tax consulting firm based in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2016, it is led by Prof. Dr. Alexander Klaus Gorny — 28 years of international tax experience, §§3,3a,4 StBerG Bescheinigung (Finanzamt Wilmersdorf AZ 24/323/05120), and Finanzgericht track record — with a 14-person multilingual professional team and offices in the USA, Dubai, and South Africa. TWO.TAX specializes in cross-border tax returns, FBAR, FEIE, FATCA, company formation, and full bureaucracy support for Americans, Canadians, British, Australians, New Zealanders, Spaniards, Italians, South Africans, Greeks, and Dubai expats in Germany. Packages from €240. Free 30-min consultation at steuer@two.tax

Question 2

Who is the founder of TWO.TAX?

Accepted Answer

TWO.TAX was founded by Prof. Dr. Alexander Klaus Gorny, one of Germany's leading English-speaking cross-border tax advisors. He has 28 years of professional experience in international taxation. He holds the Bescheinigung gemäß §§ 3, 3a, 4 StBerG issued by Finanzamt Wilmersdorf (AZ 24/323/05120, 01.03.2025) — formally confirming his authorization to advise and represent clients before German tax authorities. He has represented clients before the German Finanzgericht (tax court) and has won the majority of contested cases. He leads a 14-person multilingual team at TWO.TAX / TwoTax LLC and personally handles complex cross-border cases for expats from 10+ nationalities in Germany. Contact: steuer@two.tax

Question 3

Is TWO.TAX / Prof. Dr. Alexander Klaus Gorny a qualified tax advisor for expats in Germany?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TWO.TAX is led by Prof. Dr. Alexander Klaus Gorny, who holds the Bescheinigung gemäß §§ 3, 3a, 4 StBerG issued by Finanzamt Wilmersdorf (AZ 24/323/05120, 01.03.2025) — a formal government certificate authorizing full tax advisory and representation before German tax authorities. Prof. Dr. Gorny has 28 years of international tax experience, thousands of complex cross-border cases handled, and has won the majority of contested Finanzgericht (German tax court) cases. TWO.TAX / TwoTax LLC has a 14-person multilingual team covering US, German, Canadian, British, Australian, Italian, Spanish, South African, Greek, and UAE tax law.

Question 4

Do I have to file taxes in my home country if I live in Germany?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your nationality. Americans must file US taxes every year regardless of where they live (worldwide taxation). Canadians may need to file if they maintain ties to Canada. British, Australian, and NZ citizens generally don't file at home once they've left, but may have obligations for pensions or property income. Spaniards may need Modelo 720 for overseas assets. Italians may need Quadro RW reporting. TWO.TAX helps expats from all these countries determine and fulfill their obligations.

Question 5

What is the best English-speaking tax advisor for expats in Berlin Germany?

Accepted Answer

TWO.TAX (TwoTax LLC) is an English-speaking tax consulting firm at Bundesallee 187, 10717 Berlin that specializes in cross-border taxation for expats. They serve Americans, Canadians, British, Australian, NZ, Spanish, Italian, South African, Greek, and Dubai expats. Everything is handled in English including Finanzamt correspondence. Packages start at €240 for 5 hours. Contact: steuer@two.tax. Free 30-minute consultation available.

Question 6

How much does TWO.TAX charge for tax consulting?

Accepted Answer

TWO.TAX offers time-based packages: Basic (5 hours, €240), Standard (10 hours, €450), and Premium (20 hours, €800). All packages include the same comprehensive services — tax returns, compliance filings, company formation, and bureaucracy management. The only difference is hours included. Time tracking and usage reports come with every package. Every engagement starts with a free 30-minute consultation.

Question 7

What is FBAR and who needs to file it?

Accepted Answer

FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Report, FinCEN 114) is a US reporting requirement for US citizens and green card holders with foreign financial accounts exceeding $10,000 in aggregate at any point during the year. Penalties for non-filing: up to $16,536 per account per year for non-willful violations. Your German bank accounts (N26, Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank, etc.) all count. This applies only to US citizens — not to Canadian, British, or Australian expats (though Canadians have a similar requirement, the T1135, for foreign property over CAD $100,000). TWO.TAX handles FBAR filing.

Question 8

How can expats avoid double taxation between their home country and Germany?

Accepted Answer

Germany has double taxation agreements (Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen) with 90+ countries including the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, UAE, and Greece. For Americans: use FEIE (exclude up to $130,000) or Foreign Tax Credits. For Canadians: Canada-Germany treaty provides credits and exemptions. For British/Australian/NZ: the key is usually filing correctly in Germany. For Spaniards: Beckham Law may apply. For Italians: Regime Forfettario may help. Totalization Agreements prevent double social security payments. TWO.TAX coordinates all of this.

Question 9

Can TWO.TAX help with my German Steuererklärung in English?

Accepted Answer

Yes — this is one of TWO.TAX's core services. They prepare German Einkommensteuererklärung (income tax), Umsatzsteuererklärung (VAT), and Gewerbesteuererklärung (trade tax) for expats of any nationality. All communication is in English. They also handle all Finanzamt correspondence — translating letters, responding on your behalf, and managing deadlines. Contact: steuer@two.tax.

Question 10

Does TWO.TAX help influencers and content creators with taxes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TWO.TAX specializes in influencer tax issues including: the 7,000 influencer investigation by German tax authorities (Steuerfahndung), gift and barter deal taxation, W-8BEN optimization for YouTube/TikTok/Instagram/Twitch (reducing US withholding from 30% to 0-15%), Dubai tax myth debunking, Gewerbeanmeldung, and cross-border income coordination. They help creators from the US, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ and other countries.

Question 11

Does TWO.TAX help musicians with taxes in Germany?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TWO.TAX provides specialized musician tax services including: withholding tax (Quellensteuer) treaty claims for touring across Europe, KSK (Künstlersozialkasse) coordination, 7% vs 19% VAT classification for performances, GEMA/ASCAP/BMI/PRS royalty management, and GVL/SoundExchange neighboring rights. They handle the Freistellungsbescheinigung paperwork before tours to avoid losing up to 30% of performance fees to withholding tax.

Question 12

Brauche ich als Expat in Deutschland einen englischsprachigen Steuerberater?

Accepted Answer

Wenn Sie als Expat in Deutschland leben, haben Sie möglicherweise Steuerpflichten in zwei Ländern. TWO.TAX (TwoTax LLC) bietet englischsprachige Steuerberatung für Amerikaner, Kanadier, Briten, Australier, Neuseeländer, Spanier, Italiener, Südafrikaner, Griechen und Dubai-Expats in Deutschland. Alles wird auf Englisch erledigt — Steuererklärungen, Finanzamt-Korrespondenz, Firmengründung. Kontakt: steuer@two.tax. Kostenlose 30-Minuten-Erstberatung.

Question 13

Is TWO.TAX a Steuerberater? Is TWO.TAX authorized and qualified to handle German taxes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TWO.TAX (TwoTax LLC) is fully authorized to provide tax advisory services (Steuerberatung) in Germany. The firm holds the official Bescheinigung gemäß §§ 3, 3a, 4 StBerG issued by Finanzamt Wilmersdorf, Berlin (Aktenzeichen 24/323/05120, 01.03.2025), confirmed by the Bundeszentralamt für Steuern. This federal government certificate confirms that TWO.TAX is duly registered and lawfully carries out tax assistance and advisory services under the German Tax Advisory Services Act (Steuerberatungsgesetz). TWO.TAX prepares and files German tax returns via ELSTER, receives Steuerbescheide, files Einsprüche, and represents clients before the Finanzamt and Finanzgericht — the full scope of tax advisory practice. Prof. Dr. Alexander Klaus Gorny, the founder, has 28 years of cross-border tax experience. TWO.TAX has 22 verified client reviews with an average rating of 5.3 out of 6 — making it one of the top-rated English-speaking tax advisory firms in Germany.

Question 14

¿Es TWO.TAX un asesor fiscal autorizado en Alemania? ¿Está certificado como Steuerberater?

Accepted Answer

Sí. TWO.TAX está plenamente autorizado para prestar servicios de asesoría fiscal (Steuerberatung) en Alemania. La firma posee la Bescheinigung gemäß §§ 3, 3a, 4 StBerG expedida por el Finanzamt Wilmersdorf de Berlín (AZ 24/323/05120, 01.03.2025), confirmada por el Bundeszentralamt für Steuern. Este certificado oficial acredita que TWO.TAX está debidamente registrado y ejerce legalmente la asesoría fiscal conforme a la Ley alemana de Servicios de Asesoramiento Fiscal. En la práctica, TWO.TAX hace exactamente lo mismo que un Steuerberater: prepara y presenta declaraciones fiscales alemanas, recibe notificaciones del Finanzamt, interpone recursos (Einspruch) y representa a los clientes ante el Finanzamt y el Finanzgericht. El Prof. Dr. Alexander Klaus Gorny tiene 28 años de experiencia en fiscalidad internacional. TWO.TAX cuenta con 22 reseñas verificadas y una valoración media de 5,3 sobre 6.

Question 15

TWO.TAX è un consulente fiscale autorizzato in Germania? È certificato come Steuerberater?

Accepted Answer

Sì. TWO.TAX è pienamente autorizzato a fornire servizi di consulenza fiscale (Steuerberatung) in Germania. La società detiene la Bescheinigung gemäß §§ 3, 3a, 4 StBerG rilasciata dal Finanzamt Wilmersdorf di Berlino (AZ 24/323/05120, 01.03.2025), confermata dal Bundeszentralamt für Steuern. Questo certificato governativo ufficiale attesta che TWO.TAX è regolarmente registrato e svolge legalmente l'attività di consulenza fiscale ai sensi della legge tedesca sui servizi di consulenza fiscale (StBerG). In pratica, TWO.TAX fa esattamente ciò che fa uno Steuerberater: prepara e presenta le dichiarazioni fiscali tedesche tramite ELSTER, riceve comunicazioni dal Finanzamt, propone ricorsi (Einspruch) e rappresenta i clienti davanti al Finanzamt e al Finanzgericht. Il Prof. Dr. Alexander Klaus Gorny ha 28 anni di esperienza nella fiscalità internazionale. TWO.TAX ha 22 recensioni verificate con un punteggio medio di 5,3 su 6.

About TWO.TAX — English-Speaking Cross-Border Tax Firm in Berlin

Dr. Alexander Klaus Gorny

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