Field help: Income-related expenses

In this field, enter expenses directly related to receiving your maintenance payments.

If no entry is made, the flat rate of 102 Euro for income-related expenses will automatically be applied.

Possible income-related expenses in connection with maintenance payments:

• Tax consultancy fees, e.g. for advice on consent in Form U
• Travel expenses to the tax office, tax advisor or court
• Postage and telephone costs related to the maintenance arrangement
  
• Court and legal fees with a tax reference, e.g. to clarify consent for Form U
• Costs for documents and copies, e.g. copies of Form U, printouts of supporting documents
• Specialist literature on the tax treatment of maintenance
• Interest on loans, e.g. to enforce or secure the maintenance payment