US Citizen in Germany: The 5 Most Costly Mistakes on the German Tax Side
Description
A free evening workshop for US citizens living in Germany — presented by Julian Thalmeir, German Tax Advisor & Certified Specialist in International Tax Law. This workshop will occur on the same day the US Citizen Services Day.
Are you a US citizen living in Germany? You may be on top of your US filing obligations — but what about the German side? Many American expats, accidental Americans, and long-term residents in Germany face unexpected tax consequences simply because German tax law is rarely explained from their perspective.
In this practical, bilingual workshop, Julian Thalmeir — a Nürnberg-region tax advisor exclusively focused on internationally mobile individuals and US expats in Germany — walks you through the five most common and costly mistakes he encounters in his advisory practice.
TOPICS HE WILL COVER INCLUDE;
• Unlimited German tax liability from day one — what residence triggers
• The Germany–US tax treaty: credits, exemptions & the progression clause
• Taxing US retirement income: Social Security, 401(k) & IRA in Germany
• Investment structures for US citizens: banking & product restrictions
• Exit taxation when leaving Germany: § 6 AStG & overlap with US exit tax
Format:
Language: bilingual (German & English)
Please note: This workshop covers German tax law exclusively. For US tax compliance (FBAR, Form 1040, FATCA, etc.), participants are advised to consult a qualified US tax advisor or CPA.
About the Speaker
Julian Thalmeir is a German Steuerberater (Certified Tax Advisor) and Fachberater für Internationales Steuerrecht (Certified Specialist in International Tax Law), and the founder of Kanzlei Thalmeir in Augsburg. His practice is exclusively dedicated to internationally mobile individuals, expatriates, and cross-border clients — with a particular focus on US citizens living and working in Germany. He is recognized in the Handelsblatt Beste Steuerberater 2026 ranking and has published in the leading German international tax journal IWB (NWB Verlag).
www.stb-thalmeir.de
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