Income-Related Expenses

Job-related costs that reduce your taxes.

Income-related expenses are outlays for earning, securing, and maintaining income, such as commuting costs, work tools, or professional training. They reduce your taxable income. Without proof, a flat-rate employee allowance is applied.

The relevant statutes

§ 9 EStG

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Basic Tax-Free Allowance

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