Tax return 2023: Tips and tricks for pensioners, students and the self-employed

Tax return 2023: Tips and tricks for pensioners, students and the self-employed

Experts from various institutions answered our readers' questions about the 2023 tax return. People with a degree of disability of at least 70 can take advantage of various tax advantages, such as the disability allowance of 1,780 euros and the disability-related travel allowance. Special rules apply to pensioners, whereby donations, church taxes, tradesmen's services and care costs are deductible. The Growth Opportunities Act introduces changes to taxation for new pensioners starting their retirement in 2023. Parents who support their children in education can claim the training allowance. The home office flat rate was introduced permanently, with up to 1,260 euros being deductible annually for home offices. The costs of a nursing home are among the extraordinary burdens. Since 2022, income tax assistance associations have been allowed to prepare tax returns for employees with tax-exempt photovoltaic systems. Donations to charitable organizations are deductible up to 20 percent of income. Depending on the assessment, the 2023 tax return must be received by the tax office by September 2, 2024 or June 2, 2025. The basic tax allowance for 2023 is 10,908 euros for single people and 21,816 euros for married couples or life partners.