Steuererklärung 2025: 1230 Euro pauschal: Diese Werbungskosten senken die Steuerlast noch weiter

In 2025, the German government will provide a flat-rate allowance of 1230 euros for certain expenses incurred by employees, as reported by the trade publication Handelsblatt. This allowance is deducted from employees' income by the tax authorities, even if no expenses are claimed, thereby reducing the taxable income and tax burden.

The Statistisches Bundesamt's data from 2021 shows that the majority of taxpayers receive a refund, averaging 1172 euros. This is because employees' monthly salaries already have tax deducted, which is often an overestimate as many taxpayers also have expenses that the tax office recognizes as tax-deductible. Advertising costs encompass all expenses related to one's profession, including commuter allowances, training costs, old furniture used to furnish a workspace, costs of self-inflicted accidents on the way to the office, and lump-sum allowances for partners and children during relocations. By claiming these expenses, taxpayers can further reduce their tax liability.