Alright, so I recorded another video a day or two after that last one, (Speaking German with an American Accent and a Vicious Cold), in which I attempted to speak the German language with a nasty cold, and an emphasis on my difficulties pronouncing the guttural “R.” This video, on the other hand, is a kind of summary of the frequently asked questions I receive from my readers. In it, I discuss things like:
- Moving to Germany
- Passing the B1 German language and integration exam
- Attaining a German visa, residence permit or extending a residence permit
- What it’s like to live as an expat in Germany
- Paying taxes (filing your tax returns) in two different countries
- And other frequently asked questions
I still had a cold when I recorded this, which means I still had the worst attitude in all of Deutschland. (Now that’s a bold statement.) So I hope you can look past my temperament and enjoy another one of my half-ass attempts at video blogging. ***WARNING*** This video contains a fair bit of swearing. Also, I advise you to put on your headphones so your boss won’t know you’re screwing around at work.
Still have questions about moving to Germany? Please check out my FAQs page.
Thank you for watching, and have an awesome day!
— OGM
Oh God, My Wife Is German. 
Just found your blog and it’s hilarious!! About the US taxes, I went to a great tax workshop run by Expath in Berlin, and the guy who presented was named TM Mawn. I’ve been doing my own taxes in the US for years as a self-employed itemized deductor, and I can tell you this guy really knew his stuff. Anyway I had grand plans to call TK’s English hotline and chase down a Steuernummer at the Finanzamt today, but instead I’m going to drink more coffee and read your blog. Carry on, sir!
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Hi Adrianne!
Which program do you use to file your taxes from Germany to the US? Something like TurboTax for Expats or something?
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Heya, I haven’t actually filed my taxes from Germany yet since we just moved at the end of December 2016. I am fairly sure you can just file everything online using the IRS Free File forms, but there may be an income cap. And you probably have to print everything off and mail it in as well. Will report back in a year!
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Right on. Thank you!
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Love your blog I haven’t been back in a while be reading it is still as much fun as when I first found it.
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That’s great to hear! Thank you!
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