If the employer did not cover the expenses, employees can declare some of the costs incurred as a result of the move in their tax return. The Federal Ministry of Finance has decided that flat-rate moving costs will be higher for moves from March 1st.
Anyone who already owned a household could now declare 964 instead of 886 euros. For each additional household member who moves, there is another 643 euros flat rate. A family of four can therefore declare a total flat rate of 2,893 euros, according to the dpa report.. If you have to move for professional reasons, you should meticulously write down expenses incurred and collect the bills. If the expenses exceed the flat rate, the actual costs may also be included in your tax return, says the United Wage Tax Assistance (VLH) The general moving costs include trips to search and view the new apartment and full service from a moving company such as packing, carrying or transport services. For other moving costs, you don’t need to collect receipts or invoices for othermoving costs.