When I travel to Germany this Fall, I will be doing some babysitting. I plan to not make more than 400 Euro a month (the legal financial limit before having to pay German taxes). My question is, if I receive a financial cash "gift" (an incentive to continue working) from the family I baby-sit for, am I required to pay taxes on it?
Does anyone know the German tax laws for receiving "gifts"? I know in the US you can give a gift up to a certain amount and not be taxed on it.
Just a little background info: my husband and I are US citizens and will be in Germany for 11 months b\c my husband was awarded a scholarship to study there. I just want to work a little to earn some spending money. I found an American couple who is in need of a babysitter, so this is what is prompting all the questions! Thanks in advance for the help :)
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