The gross receipts derived from the rental of an accommodation are subject to the general State and applicable local and transit rates of sales and use tax. All rental income must be reported on your tax return, and in general the associated expenses can be deducted from your rental income.Taxes are due Sept. 1. Real Estate Property Tax is based on the value of real estate as of January 1st of the current year. • Tenant can work out an agreement with the landlord to stay. It is recommended to get any agreement worked out after a judgment in writing. To ensure you are able to view and fill out forms, please save forms to your computer and use the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. I paid a rent of 19000 for the entire year, ie 12 months and can get the receipts but I forgot the basic thing- Getting a rental agreement made beforehand. I have rental earnings from my German property, what are my tax obligations? What do I need to file a German income tax return?