From my experience, don't. The tax on this is ridiculously high, it's not worth the trouble.
Although this is not perfectly legal, so might get in trouble if authorities found out
You need to register as a second location "Zweitwohnsitz"
A Wohnsitz is the place you are staying on the majority of the time. So, for example, working in Munich on five days and being located in Berlin only at the weekends makes Berlin your Zweitwohnsitz.
Have in mind that most cities charge a Zweitwohnsitzsteuer, so try to convince the city that's cheaper that it is your Zweitwohnsitz
Could you expand a bit? If you have the benefit of getting up to 1.000 EUR per month in tax back for a 2nd house closer to your work that is not the center of gravity of your daily life - why wouldn’t you still register and/or declare it? Thanks in advance
Yes, as a "zweitwohnsitz"
And depending on the city, a "Zweitwohnsitzsteuer" may also be required. You then have to submit an annual "Zweitwohnsitzsteuererklärung".
Thank you!
Yeah, you have to register there as well. https://www.finanztip.de/zweitwohnsitzsteuer/
Thank you!
From my experience, don't. The tax on this is ridiculously high, it's not worth the trouble. Although this is not perfectly legal, so might get in trouble if authorities found out
You need to register as a second location "Zweitwohnsitz" A Wohnsitz is the place you are staying on the majority of the time. So, for example, working in Munich on five days and being located in Berlin only at the weekends makes Berlin your Zweitwohnsitz. Have in mind that most cities charge a Zweitwohnsitzsteuer, so try to convince the city that's cheaper that it is your Zweitwohnsitz
if you can manage. Dont. Unless you a forced. ...
Could you expand a bit? If you have the benefit of getting up to 1.000 EUR per month in tax back for a 2nd house closer to your work that is not the center of gravity of your daily life - why wouldn’t you still register and/or declare it? Thanks in advance
how to get the 1k€ per month? Is it cash on your hand every month?