Field help: Income-related expenses

This brings you to the entry area for income-related expenses.

All costs incurred by you in a direct connection with your professional occupation are regarded as income-related expenses. You can claim these costs for tax purposes if they have not already been reimbursed tax-free by your employer.

If you do not specify any income-related expenses, or if your income-related expenses are less than 1.230 Euro, a flat-rate amount of 1.230 Euro will automatically be claimed without proof.

Tip: It is best to enter all applicable costs on the following pages. Lohnsteuer kompakt then automatically checks whether you are saving more taxes by doing so than with the flat rate.