[DE] Steuererklärung 2025: 1230 Euro pauschal: Diese Werbungskosten senken die Steuerlast noch weiter

German taxpayers can claim a flat €1,230 allowance for work-related expenses in their 2025 returns, but itemizing costs such as professional books or rail tickets can push deductions higher and further reduce tax liability.

The Handelsblatt overview walks through the categories of deductible expenses tied to employment.