Field help: Absence over 24 hours (with overnight stay)

Enter the number of days you were travelling for business reasons for a full 24 hours (from 00:00 to 24:00) with at least one overnight stay away from home.

• The absence begins when you leave your home and ends when you return.
• Exception: If you visit your primary place of work beforehand, the absence only begins after leaving this location.
• The reason for the absence (e.g. working hours, traffic jams, waiting times) does not matter.

Meal allowances:

• Germany: 28 Euro per full calendar day
• Abroad: Country-specific flat rates (see BMF letter dated 02.12.2024)