Tax Return 2025: 1230 Euros flat rate: These advertising expenses reduce the tax burden even further
Whether books or train tickets - there are numerous opportunities to deduct advertising costs around the job and thus save taxes at the end. An overview.
In 2021, the majority of German taxpayers received a tax refund, with an average refund of 1172 euros. This is due to employees having income tax withheld from their salaries every month, which is often too high. Taxpayers can reduce their taxable income by claiming expenses such as work-related costs, including a flat rate of 1230 euros for employees.
The Vereinigte Lohnsteuerhilfe advises taxpayers to keep receipts for work-related expenses, as these can be claimed on tax returns, and warns that there is no legal entitlement to flat rates.
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