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Free Initial Assessment
We review, without obligation, whether your property may benefit from a reduced remaining useful life – quickly and without risk.
Düsseldorf
Remaining Useful Life (AfA) Reports in Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf offers a varied residential building stock ranging from older properties to newer developments. Especially for buildings that have been modernised over time, the actual economic useful life often differs from statutory benchmarks. A remaining useful life report helps property owners in Düsseldorf capture these differences in a substantiated and tax-relevant manner.
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✕ No AppraisalAfter
✓ AfAMax AppraisalDepr. Rate2.00%
Useful Life50 Years
Depreciation/Year€11,200
Tax Savings/Year€4,480
2.08% by Appraisal
Depr. Rate2.08%
Useful Life48 Years
Depreciation/Year€11,667
Tax Savings/Year€4,667
+€187
additionalLiquidity p.a.
Our Process
Your Fast Path to Your Appraisal
A clearly structured process – from the initial assessment to confident tax use.
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Commission the Appraisal
If a potential benefit is identified, you can commission the appraisal in just a few clicks. The report is prepared by certified expert appraisers (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024).
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Preparation of the Appraisal
Your property is professionally assessed and documented in a technically, economically and tax-relevant manner.
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For Your Tax Return
We support you in using the appraisal correctly for your tax return and assist with any follow-up questions.
Find out how much you could save with a certified depreciation report.
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Why is a valuation report worthwhile?
Maximise your tax advantages with a professionally substantiated and tax-compliant remaining useful life assessment.
Higher depreciation & improved liquidity
The shorter the professionally substantiated remaining useful life, the higher the annual depreciation allowance. This can reduce your tax burden and improve your cash flow.
Tax-compliant foundation
Our reports are prepared by certified expert appraisers (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024) and are clearly documented and fully traceable – providing a reliable basis for tax-related use.
Noticeably improved returns
Tax savings directly affect your net return. Especially for older properties or buildings with renovation requirements, a valuation report can quickly prove worthwhile.
Over 300 professionally substantiated valuation reports in the past three years
Local Tax Offices
Responsible Tax Offices in Düsseldorf
You can identify which tax office is responsible for you by the first 2-4 digits of your tax number.
Finanzamt Düsseldorf-Sud(5106)
Finanzamt Düsseldorf-Nord(5105)
Finanzamt Düsseldorf-Mitte(5133)
Finanzamt Düsseldorf-Mettmann(5147)
Finanzamt Düsseldorf-Altstadt(5103)
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about AfAMax, useful life appraisals, and using depreciation for tax purposes.
In our calculator you can generally choose any valuation date retroactively back to 01/01/2020. If you acquired the property after that, it usually makes sense to use the date on which benefits and burdens transferred (“transfer of possession, risk and rewards”). Otherwise, we often recommend using January 1 of a given year. Important: all inputs must reflect the circumstances as of the chosen valuation date. If you are unsure, clarify the best date with your tax advisor.
It depends on the property, data completeness, and whether an on-site inspection is included. In practice, turnaround is typically from a few days to a few weeks. Missing documentation or follow-up questions can extend the timeline.
For tax purposes, land is generally assumed not to wear out. Buildings, however, deteriorate over time due to age, use, and technical obsolescence. Therefore, only the building portion (not the land) is depreciable.
The assessment follows recognized valuation principles, including key concepts reflected in the German valuation framework (e.g., ImmoWertV principles). Core inputs include year of construction/age, construction type, maintenance level, defects and damages, modernizations (type, scope, timing), usage type, and technical equipment. Modernizations can extend useful life; significant deficiencies can shorten it.
In principle, yes—provided the report is technically sound, plausible, and transparent. Following the German Federal Fiscal Court ruling of 28/07/2021 (case IX R 25/19), a shorter actual useful life can be applied when supported by an appropriate proof. Please note that laws, administrative practice, and case law can change over time; seek tax advice if needed.
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Create a solid basis for increased depreciation with a certified remaining useful life report for tax purposes. Benefit from a simple online submission, expert review by certified appraisers, and a report that serves as a reliable basis for your tax return.
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In many cases, a valuation report leads to a noticeable reduction in annual tax burden.
300+ property owners across Germany have already optimized their depreciation with AfAMax.