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4 posts, 17 November
Generally if you file your own taxes deadline is till July end. If you take help from steuer Berater then the deadline is till February or March end next year(not sure). So if you send your own tax…
99 posts, 17 November
It took a few attempts but I got through to someone on the phone to get an appointment here in Suttgart - and it's 3rd February - i.e. well after all the current arrangements end. She knew from the…
2 posts, 3 November
I don't know about the particular kita. However in these challenging times, ask them to send the contract by post or take it through the kita's windows / gate. I am sure you can talk to the caretaker…
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