Can I split the tax consultant costs among multiple persons?
October 20, 2023 | 60,00 EUR | answered by Eva Peters
Dear tax consultant,
My name is Chloé Prestel and I have a question regarding tax consultant fees. I recently got married and we are wondering if it is possible to split the costs of the tax consultation between both spouses. Until now, we have done our tax returns separately, but now that we are married, we would like to know if it is possible to also share the costs of the tax consultation.
Currently, we are unsure of the best way to divide the costs of the tax consultation. We want to ensure that this division is fair and legal. We have heard that it may be possible to split the tax consultant fees between both spouses under certain circumstances, but we are not sure if this applies to our situation as well.
Could you please provide us with more information on whether it is possible to divide the tax consultant fees among multiple individuals and what legal aspects need to be considered? Are there specific requirements that need to be met for this division to be possible? We appreciate your assistance and hope that you can help us with this question.
Thank you in advance.
Sincerely,
Chloé Prestel
Dear Mrs. Prestel,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the division of tax advisor costs between both spouses. I am pleased that you are seeking information regarding your tax matters and I am happy to assist you with my advice.
In general, it is possible to divide the costs of tax advice between both spouses. This is especially useful when both partners submit a tax return together or when there are joint tax matters to consider. By dividing the costs, you can ensure that both parties are fairly involved in the expenses.
However, in order to divide the tax advisor costs between both spouses, certain conditions must be met. Firstly, both partners should have used the services of the tax advisor or benefited from the results of the consultation. There should be a joint tax assessment or tax matters in which both partners are involved.
Furthermore, it is important that the division of costs is done in a fair proportion. This means that the costs should be divided according to the respective benefits and individual participation of the spouses. It should be clearly documented how the costs were divided to avoid any disputes in the future.
Legally, there are no specific statutory regulations regarding the division of tax advisor costs between spouses. It is rather an individual agreement between the parties involved. However, it is advisable to have the division of costs documented in writing to avoid legal disputes.
I hope that this information has been helpful to you. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best regards,
Eva Peters
