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

In 2025, a flat-rate allowance of 1230 Euro is available for expenses related to employment, as stated in a recent report by the Handelsblatt. This allowance is deducted from the income of salaried employees by the tax authorities, even if no expenses have been claimed, resulting in a lower taxable income and consequently, a reduced tax burden.

According to the Statistisches Bundesamt, the majority of taxpayers receive a refund when filing a tax return. In 2021, the average refund was 1172 Euro. The reason for such high refunds is that most workers have their income tax deducted from their monthly salary. However, the advance payment is often higher than necessary because many taxpayers incurred expenses that are considered deductible by the tax office.

These expenses, known as "Werbungskosten," include various costs associated with one's profession, such as the commuter allowance, training costs, purchasing second-hand furniture for a workspace, expenses for a self-inflicted accident on the way to the office, and even allowances for a partner and children during relocations.

The flat-rate allowance of 1230 Euro provides an additional opportunity for employees to lower their tax liability, even if they do not claim any expenses.