Extraordinary burdens, business expenses, or spousal splitting – the tax system in Germany is one of the most complicated in the world. Additionally, one must painstakingly teach themselves tax know-how. The fact is: very few have a real understanding of it. Yet, whether employee or self-employed, we pay a significant amount in taxes year after year. Tax expert Fabian Walter sheds light on the dark universe of taxes: How do I create the perfect tax return? What can I deduct from my taxes? How can I optimize my finances tax-wise – from home ownership to investments to retirement planning?

For the new edition, all numbers, data, and facts have been updated for the tax year 2023/24. There are also significant changes and new regulations in tax law:

• Facts and application criteria for the inflation compensation bonus
• New regulations regarding photovoltaic systems
• New regulations for the platform tax transparency law
• Detailed expertise on the taxation of capital assets
• A practical overview of all flat rates and allowances

With this current edition, Fabian Walter once again proves that dry tax matters can be conveyed in an engaging way. Known as Steuerfabi, he shares valuable tax tips and exciting insider knowledge on TikTok: Whether it pays off to sign a rental agreement with your girlfriend, what to consider when selling stocks, and why there is no cat tax – no question remains unanswered, and in the end, you know the tax return form as well as your own pocket. "Don't let yourself be taxed" is the perfect book for anyone who dreads filing their tax return each year, doesn't know what they can actually deduct, and feels like they are paying way too much to the tax authorities.