Tricks when filing your tax return: Pensioners should know these allowances. As of: March 1, 2024, 10:08 p.m By: Anni Gebhard CommentsPressSplit Pensioners can reduce their taxable income when filing their tax returns - a special trick helps.

Which allowances retirees should definitely know about. Last year the basic allowance was 10,908 euros - this year it will be 10,000 euros. Anyone who ultimately remains below the basic and flat rates does not have to pay any taxes on their income.