Field help:
Income-related expenses
In this field, enter expenses directly related to receiving your maintenance payments.
If no entry is made, the flat rate of 102 Euro for income-related expenses will automatically be applied.
Possible income-related expenses in connection with maintenance payments:
- Tax consultancy fees, e.g. for advice on consent in Form U
- Travel expenses to the tax office, tax advisor or court
- Postage and telephone costs related to the maintenance arrangement
- Court and legal fees with a tax reference, e.g. to clarify consent for Form U
- Costs for documents and copies, e.g. copies of Form U, printouts of supporting documents
- Specialist literature on the tax treatment of maintenance
- Interest on loans, e.g. to enforce or secure the maintenance payment
Important: Only verifiable costs with a clear tax reference are deductible. General divorce or separation costs are not included.
