If you move for professional reasons, you can get help from the tax office in Germany under certain conditions. This doesn't mean sending out movers, but it can alleviate the financial burden of moving house.

The magic word is flat rate moving costs. Employees can declare them in their tax return. It will be higher for moves from March 1, 2024. An important lump sum will increase in 2024. But be careful: If you are looking for help with preparing your tax return, you should be careful who you ask for advice. If you earn very well, you don't need parental allowance. An income limit has been in place for a long time; it was lowered on April 1st. It wasn't the only change consumers faced in April 2024. A family of four can now claim a total moving flat rate of 2,893 euros. A move for work-related reasons does not necessarily have to be from one place to another. It can also be made within the same city. The prerequisite is that the move saves a total of more than an hour of travel time each day.