SteuerGo FAQs

Field help: Arrival and departure days

Enter the number of days you were travelling for work purposes for the entire day (from 00:00 to 24:00) with at least one overnight stay away from home.

• The absence begins when you leave your home and ends when you return.
• Exception: If you visit your primary workplace beforehand, the absence begins only after leaving this location.
• The reason for the absence (e.g. working hours, traffic jams, waiting times) does not matter.

Meal allowances:

• Germany: 28 Euro per full calendar day
• Abroad: Country-specific flat rates (see BMF letter dated 02.12.2024)