Tax advice: more than just figures
Working with a high level of expertise, we take the time to understand the specific task at hand, discuss options, debate solutions and their consequences, and make decisions. In this way, we take a passionate approach to our clients in the following areas:
- Tax law
- International tax law
- Taxation of real estate
- Taxation of investment assets
- Tax proceedings and tax audits
Tax advice is both ongoing tax support and one-off assistance in resolving tax issues.
Ongoing tax advice includes the initial preparation of tax returns and appeals, processing tax assessments, conducting tax audits and special VAT audits, as well as regularly answering questions and finding solutions to problems.
In all of this, we represent your interests vis-à-vis the tax authorities. The tax office auditors come to our office to ask their questions about your business. During this time, you can take care of your own business. And we try to use our expertise and experience to remain competent in your interest.
Tax advice plays an essential role in the financial management of both companies and individuals. The experts in this field – tax advisors – not only specialize in minimizing their clients’ tax burden but also in developing strategies to maximize financial health. With ever-changing tax laws and fiscal landscapes, tax advice provides an essential hand to ensure compliance and maximize tax benefits. Companies particularly benefit from tax advisory services by receiving assistance in structuring business operations, investments and international tax matters. Involving a tax advisor can therefore be a wise investment in a company or individual’s financial stability and future security.
Tasks and services
- Tax returns: preparation and filing of tax returns for individuals, businesses and other organizations.
- Consulting: advice on tax matters and planning to minimize the tax burden.
- Accounting: assistance with financial accounting and preparation of financial statements.
- Audits: representing clients during tax audits and communicating with the tax authorities.
- Legal advice: advice in tax disputes and representation in court in tax matters.
- Business consultancy: advice on company formations, reorganizations, company successions and liquidations from a tax perspective.
- International tax advice: advice on international tax issues and assistance with compliance with the tax laws of various countries.
Education and qualifications
- Studies: in many countries, a university degree in a relevant subject area (e.g. accounting, economics, law) is a prerequisite for becoming a tax advisor.
- Examination: After gaining professional experience (often several years) and fulfilling other requirements, candidates can take the tax consultant examination.
- Ongoing education: Tax consultants often have to complete regular training courses to keep up to date with constantly changing tax laws and guidelines.
- Career and advancement: Tax consultants can work in private practice, in large consulting firms, in industry or the public sector.
Career and advancement
- Tax consultants can work in private practice, in large consulting firms, in industry or the public sector.
- Some specialize in certain areas such as international tax issues, inheritance tax planning or corporate tax.
- There is also the opportunity to develop further in related areas, such as accountancy or management consultancy.
Challenges and considerations
- Complexity: tax law is often very complex and changes regularly, requiring ongoing training.
- Technology: As technology advances, digital solutions and artificial intelligence are increasingly present in the field of tax consultancy, transforming the profession and requiring adaptation.
- Ethics: Tax advisors often have to balance aggressive tax planning with ethical considerations, especially in light of global discussions about tax avoidance and evasion.
Tax advisors play an important role in assisting individuals and businesses in a variety of financial and tax matters and are often indispensable advisors, especially for complex or specialized transactions and businesses.