Latest Posts in the WINHELLER Blog:

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  June 8, 2026

  Cryptocurrencies: Will Germany Eliminate The Tax-Free Holding Period?

  Anyone who has held Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other cryptocurrencies for longer than twelve months has historically benefited from a significant tax advantage in...
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  June 8, 2026

  Properly Categorizing Carried Interest Between Germany And The U.S.

  Carried interest payments are highly significant, particularly in international private equity and venture capital investments. As soon as fund structures are...
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  June 8, 2026

  International Family Foundations And Trusts: Reform of The German Foreign Tax Act

  Family foundations and trusts are an established tool in international wealth and succession planning. However, for founders or beneficiaries residing in...
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  June 2, 2026

  Deadlines for The Use of Funds: What Nonprofit Organizations in Germany Need to Know

  The German Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) has issued important clarifications regarding legal protection against deadlines imposed by the tax authorities under...
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  June 2, 2026

  Reserve Purposes in the Articles of Association for Nonprofits in Germany

  Many nonprofit organizations include several charitable purposes in their articles of association, even though they do not pursue all of them at the same time....
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  June 2, 2026

  Pay Transparency for Associations, Foundations And Charitable LLCs in Germany

  Deadline: June 7, 2026 | What German NPOs need to do now The principle of “equal pay for equal work or work of equal value” is not new. It was...
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  June 2, 2026

  Limits of Selflessness for German Foundations: Strict Standards for Actual Management

  A perfect set of statutes is not enough. For the German tax authorities, the only thing that matters is the organization’s actual day-to-day operations....
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  June 2, 2026

  Volunteering And Social Security Contributions in Germany: Distinguishing Expense Allowances from Compensation

  The distinction between volunteer work and employment subject to social security contributions is becoming increasingly important in the nonprofit sector in...
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  June 2, 2026

  Equal Treatment Principle Also Applies to Church-Affiliated Welfare Organizations in Germany

  The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has clarified (judgment of April 29, 2026, C-258/24) that church-affiliated welfare organizations must also comply with...
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  May 29, 2026

  New Self-Employment: Implications for Associations, Foundations, And Charitable GmbHs in Germany

  False self-employment has long ceased to be a niche issue for nonprofit organizations. Many associations, foundations, and charitable GmbHs in Germany work...