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Legal advice
CARF and crypto reporting requirements in 2026 – current status: What information will the tax authorities receive, and what should taxpayers do?
Crypto exchanges and other crypto-asset service providers will be required to report extensive information about their customers and their transactions to the tax authorities. The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) is also intended to ensure that this information is exchanged internationally between participating tax authorities.
Anticipated succession: using strategy to reduce inheritance tax
Inheritance tax can place a heavy financial burden on heirs, especially where substantial assets are involved but there is not enough liquidity to pay a high inheritance tax bill. For this reason, particularly in the case of larger estates, it is important to structure succession planning at an early stage…
Family holding company for real estate: a practical guide to tax-efficient wealth transfer
Anyone wishing to transfer real estate to their children or grandchildren is faced with a wide range of legal and tax considerations. Establishing a family holding company can be an effective estate planning tool for preserving substantial real estate assets, making optimal use of German gift tax allowances, and retaining…
Working from home: can employers require employees to return to the office?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become common for employment contracts to provide for employees to work, at least partly, from home. More recently, however, many employers have sought to bring employees back into the office. This makes a recent decision of the Düsseldorf Labour Court (judgment of 11 February…
Crypto transaction data under review: Tax authorities analyse around 4,000 records
The German tax authorities are paying closer attention to crypto gains. According to the LBF NRW (State Office for Combating Financial Crime of North Rhine-Westphalia), the coordinated analysis of a collective information request for crypto transaction data has begun. For investors who have previously traded, exchanged, staked, lent, or deposited…
Digital payroll and employment records from 2027: why companies should act now
Digital payroll records will become mandatory. From January 1, 2027, employers will generally be required to maintain and store payroll records electronically. Companies should use the remaining time to digitize their personnel files and prepare for future requirements under the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
Tax consulting
CARF and crypto reporting requirements in 2026 – current status: What information will the tax authorities receive, and what should taxpayers do?
Crypto exchanges and other crypto-asset service providers will be required to report extensive information about their customers and their transactions to the tax authorities. The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) is also intended to ensure that this information is exchanged internationally between participating tax authorities.
Celebrating 10 Years as ACCONSIS
On 1 July 2026, we celebrate a special milestone: ten years of operating under the name ACCONSIS. Our roots, however, go back much further. For more than 60 years, we have been advising clients on tax, legal, business and entrepreneurial matters.
E-invoicing and GoBD: what businesses need to know
E-invoicing is a key component of modern digital tax administration. Together with the German GoBD principles, it determines how businesses should organise their accounting processes in 2026. Since 2025, every business has been required to be capable of receiving electronic invoices. Companies that understand the requirements and implement them early…
Crypto transaction data under review: Tax authorities analyse around 4,000 records
The German tax authorities are paying closer attention to crypto gains. According to the LBF NRW (State Office for Combating Financial Crime of North Rhine-Westphalia), the coordinated analysis of a collective information request for crypto transaction data has begun. For investors who have previously traded, exchanged, staked, lent, or deposited…
Crypto holding period: Could it be abolished? What investors need to know now
The crypto holding period is once again the subject of political debate. Under the current rules, gains from private crypto investments may be tax-free after one year, provided certain conditions are met. However, stricter taxation is now being discussed. Investors should therefore consider the potential tax implications and ensure that…
Tax advisory 2026: digital, efficient and audit-proof
Tax advisory services in 2026 are digital: e-invoicing, GoBD-compliant accounting and cloud-based tools such as DATEV Unternehmen online are fundamentally transforming collaboration between clients and tax advisers. Businesses that set the right course now benefit from more efficient processes, greater transparency and increased audit security – gaining a genuine competitive…
Auditing
Digital audits: More efficiency and transparency through AI
Annual and group audits are a recurring obligation for many companies. Today, however, the real challenge is no longer simply ensuring compliance with auditing standards. The key question is: How can the audit process be designed in a way that creates tangible value for businesses?
Celebrating 10 Years as ACCONSIS
On 1 July 2026, we celebrate a special milestone: ten years of operating under the name ACCONSIS. Our roots, however, go back much further. For more than 60 years, we have been advising clients on tax, legal, business and entrepreneurial matters.
Modern Auditing: What Companies Expect Today
Annual and group audits are an integral part of the financial year for many companies. At the same time, they are often associated with extensive coordination efforts, complex requirements and highly standardized processes. Technically correct – but not always perceived as creating real value for the company itself.
At the same…
Cash Register Audits in Financial Statement Audits: Identifying Risks Early
Cash register audits are currently becoming significantly more important within financial statement audits. Cash handling processes are increasingly under scrutiny by tax authorities and policymakers alike. At the same time, practical experience shows that many risks are only identified when it is already too late — namely during an unannounced…
Sudden Obligation to Prepare Consolidated Financial Statements: Typical Risks of Initial Consolidation
The obligation to prepare consolidated financial statements sometimes arises unexpectedly for companies – often as a result of growth or increasingly extensive and therefore more complex shareholding structures. What is frequently underestimated in this context is the process of initial consolidation.
Stronger together in tax consultancy: Alexia Huber & Partner joins the ACCONSIS Group
The ACCONSIS Group continues to grow and is strategically strengthening its tax advisory division: as of May 1, 2026, the renowned Munich-based tax firm Alexia Huber & Partner will join the ACCONSIS family—bringing together the expertise of two established Munich advisory firms.
