(2024) Can I also claim job application expenses?

Employment expenses are incurred not only when you have a job but also when you are looking for one. All expenses related to job hunting can be claimed in your tax return.

This includes office supplies and postage as well as job advertisements, photos, or application training. If you do not want to itemise all application costs, you can simply apply a flat rate of 2.50 Euro for each electronic application, and 8.50 Euro for a traditional application folder.

You can also claim travel to job interviews, either with the ticket price paid or at 30 cents per kilometre if you use your own car. If you need to book a hotel, you can also deduct this, as well as the meal allowance.