Entering a tax-exempt amount on the income tax card so that less income tax is withheld each month.
Damit wir Income Tax Reduction mit dem zuständigen Finanzamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
Documents you need
Application for Income Tax Reduction
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
Kostenlos über ELSTER
Fill out the application for a reduction in income tax
The “Application for Income Tax Reduction” form via ELSTER or on paper.
Enter estimated costs
Estimate and document advertising expenses, special expenses, or extraordinary expenses.
The tax-free allowance is entered
The tax office enters the tax-free allowance into the electronic payroll tax deduction data (ELStAM).
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Employees with high income-related expenses, special expenses, extraordinary expenses, or alimony payments that exceed the standard amounts.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 91.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Generally two calendar years; after that, a new application must be submitted.