Tax Return 2025: €1230 flat rate: These advertising expenses further reduce the tax burden
Whether books or train tickets - there are numerous opportunities to deduct advertising costs around work and thus save taxes at the end. An overview.
In 2025, employees receiving a standard deduction of 1,230 euros for business-related expenses can further reduce their tax burden. This deduction, known as the Werbungskostenpauschale, is applied regardless of whether actual costs have been incurred. According to the Handelsblatt, this standard deduction is applied to all income, lowering taxable income and, consequently, the overall tax liability. If an employee can demonstrate higher allowable expenses than the standard deduction, they may save even more in taxes.
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