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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Regarding Your Inquiry

What documents are required for an initial tax consultation?

To ensure an efficient initial consultation, it would be helpful if you could send us—either in advance or at the time of the appointment—your most recent business reports (BWA), your most recent tax assessment, and (if available) your current annual financial statements or income and expense statement (EÜR). For start-ups or e-commerce projects, a brief business plan or a description of the planned business model is often sufficient. This allows our tax advisors in Düsseldorf and Jüchen to address your specific situation directly.

Do you also offer tax consulting services entirely digitally or online?

Yes, as a modern, digital tax consulting firm, we consistently rely on paperless processes and digital collaboration. We use platforms such as DATEV Unternehmen Online for the seamless exchange of documents. Upon request, we conduct consultations and regular meetings entirely location-independent via secure video conferencing tools (such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom). This means you don’t necessarily have to come to our offices in Düsseldorf’s MedienHafen or in Jüchen in person for appointments.

How does the process of switching from my current tax advisor to s&w work?

Switching to our firm is straightforward and generally possible at any time—even during the year. You hardly have to worry about a thing: Once you’ve retained our services, we’ll handle all professional communications with your previous tax advisor. We’ll request all relevant historical data, carryovers, accounting records, and tax information (e.g., via DATEV client transfer). The transition will be completely seamless for you, with no data loss or delays with the tax office.

How exactly does digital document exchange via DATEV work?

As a digital accounting firm, we use the DATEV Unternehmen online platform. You no longer need to collect, sort, or mail your documents, invoices, and receipts. Instead, you simply scan or photograph your documents and upload them to the cloud via a secure, encrypted connection. The original documents remain physically at your company. We access the digital documents directly, link them to your bank transactions, and post them to your books. This gives you location-independent access to all your reports and documents in the digital archive at any time.
What happens if I have to meet urgent deadlines or tax filing dates?
As soon as you’ve authorized us and the relevant powers of attorney have been filed with the tax office, we’ll be listed as your authorized representative for service of process. This means that official correspondence and notices will be sent directly to our firm. Our team closely monitors all statutory deadlines (e.g., for advance VAT returns, appeals, or the filing of tax returns). If you receive a letter directly from the tax office, simply forward it to us digitally right away—we’ll check the deadlines and immediately take the necessary steps on your behalf.

What are the costs associated with an initial tax consultation?

The initial tax consultation is completely free of charge for you and is scheduled to last 30 minutes. During this no-obligation introductory meeting, we’ll discuss your tax-related concerns and determine how we can best assist you. If necessary, following our initial consultation, we’ll send you a customized, written quote via email. You can then take your time to decide. We’re completely transparent about all potential costs from the very beginning.