A qualified expert appraisal is often the deciding factor in whether the tax office accepts your depreciation strategy. Find the right appraiser in your city.
Following the BFH ruling IX R 25/19, you can claim a shorter actual remaining useful life instead of the standard 50 years – but only with an accepted appraisal.
The tax office only accepts an allocation between land and building that deviates from the BMF tool if a professional appraisal is provided.
In case of a tax office rejection, a professional appraisal is the strongest piece of evidence in appeal or court proceedings.
Whether a measure qualifies as construction costs (new depreciation base) or maintenance expenditure can be authoritatively assessed and documented by an appraiser.
Appraisers certified to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024 – a recognised quality standard that supports professional credibility with tax authorities.
Our appraisals meet the requirements of tax authorities for the recognition of shortened useful life.
Every appraiser knows the specific price levels and real estate markets of their region.
In-depth knowledge of §7 EStG, BMF circulars and current BFH case law on building depreciation.
Check without obligation whether your property can benefit from a shortened remaining useful life – quickly and risk-free.
Enter your property data in the calculator. All required documents are collected in a structured process.
Your property is professionally assessed – technically, economically and documented in a tax-authority-ready manner.
You receive your appraisal and covering letter for submission to the tax office – typically via your tax return.
AfAMax works with transparent fixed prices – independent of the property value. You can find the exact prices on our pricing page. Appraisal costs are tax-deductible as rental income expenses.
Generally yes – provided the appraisal is technically sound, plausible and comprehensible. The BFH ruling of 28.07.2021 (ref. IX R 25/19) clarified that a shorter actual useful life can be claimed with suitable evidence. Our appraisers are certified to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024 and follow the principles of the ImmoWertV.
The AfAMax standard appraisal includes a digital on-site inspection. A physical visit is available as an add-on and is recommended when you want maximum credibility or when the tax office has particularly high requirements.
In practice, turnaround is typically between a few days and a few weeks – depending on the property, available data and chosen option. With express processing, you receive your appraisal in approximately 3–5 business days.
Start with a free initial assessment or find an appraiser in your city directly.
