Annie Wenden
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How to handle an Audit
What should I do when I receive an audit letter?1️⃣ Don’t ignore the letterAudit letters always include deadlines. Missing deadlines can create penalties — so act quickly.2️⃣ Read the letter carefu...
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Tax audit from the German tax office
why did this happen?If you have a German VAT number and you’ve received a notification from the Finanzamt (German tax office), it can feel worrying — but audits are a normal part of the tax system....
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VAT Reporting for Digital Products Sold in the EU
If you sell digital products (for example: downloads, SaaS subscriptions, e-books, templates, online courses, plug-ins, or streaming content) to customers in the European Union, special VAT rules ...
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Why an EC Sales (ECS) Report May Not Be Generated
In some cases, an EC Sales (ECS) report cannot be generated in your hellotax account. This usually happens when VAT registration details are missing for one of the countries involved in your trans...
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How and When to Pay Your VAT or OSS
Paying your VAT correctly and on time is just as important as filing the return itself. This article explains how and when to pay your German VAT or OSS return, what to watch out for, and how to a...
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ECS and German VAT Filing Penalties
What You Need to KnowAudience: hellotax clients with German VAT registrations and ECS reporting obligationsThis article explains why penalties may apply to EC Sales Lists (ECS) and regular German V...
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OSS Penalties in Germany
Why They Apply and How to Avoid ThemAudience: hellotax clients using the EU VAT One‑Stop Shop (OSS) with Germany as the Member State of Identification (MSI)This article explains why penalties may b...
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Handling Parent ASINs in Product & COGS Uploads
When reviewing your product list or uploading Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) data in your hellotax account, you may notice some products listed without a cost or inventory. These are often Parent ASINs...
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How to Deal with Import VAT Reclaims in Germany (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer – EUSt)
Reclaiming import VAT in Germany can significantly improve cash flow — but it is also one of the most technically demanding VAT processes under German tax law. Strict documentation rules, formal p...
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🇩🇪 Best Practice for Managing Goods Imports
VAT, EC & OSS Reporting IMPORTS in GermanyIf you import goods into Germany and sell within Germany or across the EU, correct handling of imports is essential for VAT compliance. Import activity dir...