Taxes, contracts, health insurance: you should definitely check this before 2022

Created: 12/23/2021, 09:17 AM

By: Patricia Huber

2022 is just around the corner - but have you already settled everything important?

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Have you already done everything important this year?

What you should definitely check again and where you can even save money.

An overview.

Munich - The days until the end of the year are numbered.

But there are some important things that you should definitely take care of before the start of the new year at the latest, from notice periods to car insurance to a visit to the dentist.

The checklist at the turn of the year:

Annual dentist visit important for health insurance bonuses

The annual visit to the dentist is not only important for your health, but also for your wallet.

Because if you pay a visit to the dentist at least once a year, you can expect a bonus for benefits from the statutory health insurance.

So it is better to check again whether the preventive medical check-up has already been completed.

Car insurance: report the mileage

This year, too, the freedom to travel was partly restricted by the corona pandemic * and many employees preferred to work from home.

For many, this also meant that they drove significantly fewer kilometers on their car than in the past.

Consumers should definitely report this to their insurance company.

Some then adjust the amounts retrospectively and you get your money back.

Employer: request a bonus

The payroll looks bad at the end of the year because the boss canceled the year-end bonus?

Then you should definitely ask again.

The lawyer Nicole Mutschke explains to the

: “Even if there are no written agreements on Christmas and vacation pay, this can result in a company exercise if the employer has paid this obolus for three years in a row.

Then the employee can be entitled to it. "

Plan your vacation and take the remaining vacation

In addition, employees should definitely take a look at their vacation overview.

Are there any remaining leave from 2021?

And can this be taken into the new year?

These questions should definitely be clarified before you go on your Christmas vacation.

Save taxes by shopping

If you need a new screen or a new desk for your home office, you should think about purchasing it promptly.

Because so-called advertising expenses, which are incurred in direct connection with your professional activity, can be claimed for tax purposes.

If the employee does not state any individual business expenses, a lump sum of 1,000 euros will automatically be credited by the tax office without proof.

Buying new products for work is only worthwhile if they cost more than 1,000 euros.

Check notice periods in good time

Regardless of whether it is an electricity provider, fitness studio or mobile phone contract - the notice periods of the contracts can vary widely.

Use the time between the years to get an overview of the current contracts and to mark notice periods in the calendar for 2022.