Find answers to the most common questions about E2e-1, useful life appraisals, and using depreciation for tax purposes.
You receive a well-documented appraisal report on the property’s actual remaining useful life as a PDF via email. In addition, you get a practical cover letter template (pre-drafted by a tax advisor) that you can submit together with the report as part of your tax filing.
Yes—this can be possible, especially for tax years that have not yet become final (i.e., where no final tax assessment notice is in place). In such cases, a shorter actual remaining useful life can be applied and the remaining tax basis of the building may be reallocated accordingly. In practice, depreciation is determined on a yearly basis and can be reassessed. Please coordinate the specific implementation with your tax advisor.
The free preliminary assessment in our calculator needs no documents at all — only basic building details (year of construction, construction type, areas, modernizations, condition, use). If you then commission the appraisal, the purchase contract is the most important document: it determines how the purchase price is split between land and building, and therefore the base your depreciation is calculated on. Floor plans, a living area calculation, an energy certificate, the sales listing and — for apartments — owners association meeting minutes are also helpful. We do not need building authority records. We tell you upfront what is actually required in your case.
In many cases, the appraisal fee can be deducted—typically as income-related expenses for rental income or as business expenses for business-use properties—because it relates to determining and optimizing depreciation. The exact treatment depends on your situation; consult your tax advisor if in doubt.
If the building is very new or its condition/modernization level suggests that the actual useful life does not materially differ from typified assumptions, the tax benefit may be limited. That is exactly why E2e-1 offers a free preliminary assessment—to provide a reliable indication upfront.
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A clearly structured process – from the initial assessment to confident tax use.
We review, without obligation, whether your property may benefit from a reduced remaining useful life – quickly and without risk.
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).
Your property is professionally assessed and documented in a technically, economically and tax-relevant manner.
We support you in using the appraisal correctly for your tax return and assist with any follow-up questions.
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Maximise your tax advantages with a professionally substantiated and tax-compliant remaining useful life assessment.
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.
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.
Tax savings directly affect your net return. Especially for older properties or buildings with renovation requirements, a valuation report can quickly prove worthwhile.
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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.
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 E2e-1.
Frankfurt am Main combines historically developed residential areas with modern housing projects. Many existing properties show individual wear patterns and renovation histories that are not adequately reflected by standard depreciation periods. A remaining useful life report can provide property owners in Frankfurt with a realistic foundation for property depreciation based on actual conditions.
